Future Talks @ MOTF

Join us in this exclusive Future Talks session featuring Prof. Oussama Khatib, Director of Stanford Robotics Lab. You will be taken on a captivating journey through the conception and triumphs of the OceanOneK robot, sharing profound insights gained from extensive research in the world's oceans.

Following the keynote session there will be a screening of the documentary "OceanOneK: The Robot of the Abyss," providing an in-depth perspective into the robot's groundbreaking journey and successes in the mysterious depths of the deep sea.

About Prof. Oussama Khatib: 

Oussama Khatib received his PhD from Sup’Aero, Toulouse, France, in 1980. He is Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Robotics Laboratory at Stanford University. His research focuses on methodologies and technologies in human-centered robotics, haptic interactions, artificial intelligence, human motion synthesis and animation. He is President of the International Foundation of Robotics Research (IFRR), a Fellow of IEEE, Editor of the Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics (STAR) series, the Springer Proceedings in Advanced Robotics (SPAR) series and the Springer Handbook of Robotics. His awards include the IEEE Robotics and Automation Pioneer Award, the IEEE/RAS George Saridis Leadership Award, the IEEE Distinguished Service Award,

the Japan Robot Association (JARA) Award, the Rudolf Kalman Award, the IEEE

Technical Field Award, and the Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award. Professor Khatib is a member of the United States National Academy of Engineering and a Knight of the French National Order of Merit.

 Future Talks: 

The Museum of the Future is hosting events that focus on topics concerning many different industries of the future. At Future talks; innovators, scientists, and prominent figures from leading industries share their visions of the future and educate and inform anyone who is interested in learning more. Attending the Future Talks session is always a great opportunity for both industry experts and newbies alike to share knowledge and insight into related fields.

Suited for all ages

Date: Monday, January 22nd

Duration: 1.5 hours

Timing: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: MOTF Auditorium 

Price: Free Entry

Access to the Museum:

Registration grants you access to this event, but does not include entry into the museum itself.

Tickets are sold online and require advanced booking. You can purchase tickets to enter the museum here. 

Parking Instructions:

Limited paid parking spots are available at the Museum and Emirates Towers Boulevard. The Emirates Towers Metro Station is connected to the museum as well.