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Machine-enhanced decision making; and clapping, flapping drones

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Machine-enhanced decision making; and clapping, flapping drones(

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Artificial Intelligence and other advanced technologies are now being used to make decisions about everything from family law to sporting team selection. So, what works and what still needs refinement?

Also, they’re very small, very light and very agile - they clap as they flap their wings. Biologically-inspired drones are now a reality, but how and when will they be used?

Guests

Professor Tania Sourdin – Dean of Law, University of Newcastle

Professor Sam Robertson – Sports Analytics, Victoria University

Professor Javaan Chahl – DST Group Joint Chair of Sensor Systems, University of South Australia

Annette McClelland – Co-founder, Tekuma.tech

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Science and Technology, Robotics, Sport
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