RoboMine: The New Era of
Intelligent Systems
Jonathan Chui
CERM3 Laboratories
The University of British Columbia
July 20, 2005
IPMM ’05
Monterey, California, USA
Outline
• Introduction
• Background
• The New Era of Intelligent Systems
• The Exchange of Information and
Intelligence
• Robomine’s Three Specific Goals
• Conclusion
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Introduction
• Intricacy and Advancement of
Artificial Intelligence
– Examples? Rollable display?
Others?
• Need an online source for all
robotics & intelligence related
information
• RoboMine is the answer.
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Evolution of ASIMO: Honda’s Humanoid Robot
- These missions can not be completed with current
technology
- These missions can be completed adequately with
current technology
- These missions can be completed but not very
efficiently with current technology
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Background
• In response to need for credible and
convenient online source robotics
• Dr. J. A. Meech, Director of Centre for
Environmental Research at UBC
• Partnered with Infomine.
www.infomine.com
– Largest mining website in world
– However, NOT mining-specific
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The New Era of Intelligent Systems
• Let’s define intelligence.
– Ability to reach one’s objectives
– Examples of intelligent systems,
future uses (mining, driving)
• Evolution to Automation Graph
shows trend toward autonomous
mining (next page)
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• As the curve shows, Canadian Mines are indeed
heading towards intelligence through autonomous.
• How much more important that we are aware and
experienced in intelligent, autonomous robotics!
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The Exchange of Information & Intelligence
• Ways to exchange information
– Ex. World Wide Web
– First created by DARPA for military!
• Importance of Intelligence in today’s
society
• How does this relate to RoboMine?
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Robomine’s Three Goals
1. To Educate
• Literature, Articles, Links
2. To Inspire
• News, Technologies
3. To Connect
• Network, Companies
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Conclusion
• As a new site, RoboMine depends on the
interaction of members
• We encourage you to visit the site, and
leave comments and feedback
Future & Upcoming Projects:
• Members-only Section
• Forum for quick exchange of information
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