{"id":3150,"date":"2025-11-04T12:56:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T17:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/?post_type=cu_event&#038;p=3150"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T18:30:15","slug":"innovation-morning-advancing-autonomy-from-robotics-to-adaptive-systems","status":"publish","type":"cu_event","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/event\/innovation-morning-advancing-autonomy-from-robotics-to-adaptive-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovation Morning: Advancing Autonomy from Robotics to Adaptive Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"mb-6 cu-pageheader cu-component-updated md:mb-12\">\n    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 pb-5 after:w-10 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px\">\n        \n    <\/h1>\n    \n        <\/header>\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"cu-buttongroup cu-component-updated flex flex-wrap md:flex-1 gap-3 md:gap-5 justify-start\">\n                                                                        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>Hosted at CU@Kanata, <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/events\/innovation-morning\/\">Innovation Morning<\/a> is a signature event series that unites research, policy, and industry to explore meaningful solutions to emerging challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Autonomous systems are redefining how machines move, learn, and interact with both the physical and digital worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for our next <strong>Innovation Morning on <em>Advancing Autonomy from Robotics to Adaptive Systems<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 an engaging session exploring the technologies driving intelligent, self-directed machines. Through expert insights and real-world examples, we\u2019ll examine how robotics, adaptive control, and distributed computing are converging to shape the next generation of automation and human-machine collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaker presentations will be followed by an <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">interactive Q&amp;A session<\/strong> and <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">dedicated networking time<\/strong>, providing space for discussion and connection among innovators, researchers, and industry professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Light refreshments will be provided. This event is open to all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\">\n<h2 id=\"guest-speakers\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Guest Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group speaker-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full speaker-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Mojtaba-Ahmadi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Mojtaba-Ahmadi.jpg 720w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Mojtaba-Ahmadi-512x512.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Mojtaba-Ahmadi-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Mojtaba-Ahmadi-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Mojtaba-Ahmadi-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mojtaba-ahmadi\" class=\"wp-block-heading speaker-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/mae\/people\/mojtaba-ahmadi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mojtaba Ahmadi<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"speaker-role\"><em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"speaker-bio\">Dr. Ahmadi\u2019s research explores the design, control, and application of robotic and mechatronic systems, with a focus on adaptive and assistive technologies. His work spans robotic rehabilitation and human locomotion, machine and biological motion analysis, and the integration of robotics into aerospace systems, flight simulation, and wind-tunnel testing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group speaker-card is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full speaker-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Evangelos-Kranakis.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Evangelos-Kranakis.png 720w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Evangelos-Kranakis-512x512.png 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Evangelos-Kranakis-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Evangelos-Kranakis-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/146\/2025\/10\/Evangelos-Kranakis-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"evangelos-kranakis\" class=\"wp-block-heading speaker-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/people\/evangelos-kranakis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Evangelos Kranakis<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"speaker-role\"><em class=\"myprefix-text-italic\">Chancellor&#8217;s Professor, School of Computer Science<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"speaker-bio\">Dr. Kranakis\u2019 research examines the algorithmic foundations of distributed and autonomous computing. His work focuses on mobile agent systems that enable intelligent, self-directing software to operate across networks, with broader contributions to algorithmics, communication and sensor networks, and network security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"agenda\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b\u200b<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">8:30 \u2013 9:00 am:<\/strong> Arrival and networking over coffee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b\u200b<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">9:00 \u2013 9:10 am:<\/strong> Welcome Remarks &amp; Introductions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b\u200b<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">9:10 \u2013 9:40 am: <\/strong>Research Presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">\u200b\u200b9:40 \u2013 10:00 am:<\/strong> Open Q&amp;A \u2013 questions offered in advance on registration form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u200b\u200b<strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">10:00 \u2013 10:30 am:<\/strong> Networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"who-should-attend\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Attend?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an engineer, researcher, tech enthusiast, or industry professional, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts and peers advancing the future of robotics, automation, and intelligent systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"event-registration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"author":195,"featured_media":3169,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"cu_event_type":[54],"cu_event_audience":[],"class_list":["post-3150","cu_event","type-cu_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","cu_event_type-innovation-morning"],"acf":{"cu_event_start_date":"2025-11-27 08:30:00","cu_event_end_date":"2025-11-27 10:30:00","cu_event_location_type":"in-person","cu_event_meeting_address_type":"off-campus","cu_building":"","cu_event_meeting_room":"","cu_event_meeting_address_full":{"address":"350 Legget Dr suite 101, Ottawa, Kanata, ON K2K 2W7, Canada","lat":45.3403947,"lng":-75.9093451,"zoom":14,"place_id":"EjMzNTAgTGVnZ2V0IERyIHN1aXRlIDEwMSwgS2FuYXRhLCBPTiBLMksgMlc3LCBDYW5hZGEiJRojChYKFAoSCds8Ld61_9FMEQ7Uea9CK_FtEglzdWl0ZSAxMDE","name":"350 Legget Dr suite 101","street_number":350,"street_name":"Legget Drive","street_name_short":"Legget Dr","city":"Ottawa","state":"Ontario","state_short":"ON","post_code":"K2K 2W7","country":"Canada","country_short":"CA"},"cu_event_virtual_type":"tbd","cu_event_virtual_meeting_link":"","cu_post_thumbnail":"","cu_event_cost":"","cu_event_registration":{"title":"","url":"#event-registration","target":""},"cu_event_secondary_button":"","cu_event_contact_name":"","cu_event_email":"","cu_event_phone":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event\/3150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cu_event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/195"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event\/3150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3179,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event\/3150\/revisions\/3179"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cu_event_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event_type?post=3150"},{"taxonomy":"cu_event_audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/kanata\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event_audience?post=3150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}