Abstract

As artificial intelligence and robotics continue to advance rapidly, the harmonious coexistence of humans and machines has emerged as a critical challenge. This keynote address introduces the concept of 'Intelligent Space' as an innovative solution to this challenge.

Intelligent Space is an advanced spatial system designed to create a human-centric environment. This system utilizes a network of sensors and actuators distributed throughout the space to recognize human presence and behavior, providing real-time, appropriate support. Each module is equipped with sophisticated communication capabilities, organically connecting with external devices to exchange information and control.

The core strength of Intelligent Space lies in its ability to overcome the limitations of individual devices and create synergy. This system enhances the functionality of all devices within the space, ultimately providing users with more advanced services. Particularly in the current context where robotic technology is developing relatively slower than artificial intelligence, Intelligent Space plays a crucial role in complementing the shortcomings of robots and maximizing their utilization.

This keynote will delve into the technical structure of Intelligent Space, its potential applications, and its prospective impact on future society. Through this discussion, we aim to present a blueprint for a future society where humans and robots coexist harmoniously.

Bio

Joo-Ho Lee (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.E. and M.E. degrees in electrical engineering from Korea University, Seoul, South Korea, in 1993 and 1995, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, in 1999. He is currently a Professor with the Department of Information Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Shiga, Japan. From 1999 to 2003, he was a JSPS Postdoctoral Researcher with the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo. From 2003 to 2004, he was a Research Associate with Tokyo University of Science, Japan, and in 2004, he joined Ritsumeikan University as an Associate Professor. From 2008 to 2009, he was a Visiting Scholar with the Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. In 2017, he was a Research Professor with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea University. His research interests include intelligent environments, intelligent robots, computer vision, machine learning, and medical/healthcare applications. He is a member of the RSJ, JSME, SICE, HIS, IEICE, KROS, and IEEJ.