The EMERGENCE network invited a number of expert speakers to speak at a series of webinars focusing on topics relating to safety, regulatory and ethical considerations for the integration of assistive robotics in health and social care. 

Catch up on the recordings of past webinars here.

Watch Past Expert Webinar Recordings

Date: Wednesday 8th May, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 13:30 BST
Location: Online

Speakers: 

Emma Glass: University Partnership Manager, BSI
Takiyah Williams: Standards Development Manager, BSI Prof. Alan Winfield: Professor of Robot Ethics, UWE

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Date: Wednesday 3rd July, 2024
Time: 16:00-17:30 BST
Location: Online

Speakers: 

Prof. Ronald Arkin: Regents’ Professor, Georgia Tech

Elaine Gemmell: Head of Regulatory Affairs, InnoScot Health 

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Date: Wednesday 11th September, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 13:30 BST
Location: Online

Speakers: 

Prof. Jim Torresen: Professor of Computer Science, University of Oslo

Dr Natalie Leesakul:  Assistant Professor in Law and Autonomous Systems, University of Nottingham

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Date: Wednesday 13th November, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 13:30 GMT
Location: Online

Speakers: 

Sean Clarkson: Head of Strategic Operations, Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber

Clive Gilbert: Head of Accessible Transport, Policy Connect 

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