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Episode 227: Using artificial intelligence for space exploration

How AI and deep learning can improve automated space-exploration.

AZSCI 227 AI Space An artist rendering of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.
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Using artificial intelligence for space exploration

This episode is supported by the The Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
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Episode 227: University of Arizona Systems and Industrial Engineering researcher Roberto Furfaro

Robotic space explorers have been around for a long time, but University of Arizona Systems and Industrial Engineering researcher Roberto Furfaro wants to take the concept further. He is developing ways that artificial intelligence and “deep learning” can make automated space-exploration vehicles more efficient.

Roberto Furfaro spoke with Leslie Tolbert, Ph.D Professor Emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

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