Teaching Drones to See with Margarita Chli
In this episode, host Susan Kish speaks with Prof. Dr. Margarita Chli, a professor for Robotic Vision at the University of Cyprus, and a visiting professor at ETH Zurich.
As the head of the Vision for Robotics Lab at University of Cyprus and visiting Professor at ETH Zurich Margarita Chli discusses how her research enables drones to perceive and navigate complex environments. She delves into the challenges of developing vision systems for autonomous drones, the potential applications in areas like wildfire management and search and rescue, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing these technologies. The conversation also touches on the ethical considerations of dual-use technologies and the role of curiosity in scientific discovery. This episode offers insights into the cutting-edge work at the intersection of robotics, AI, and real-world applications.
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