The 21st edition of the Circus of Science in Leipzig’s Kupfersaal took place last night under the banner \u201cRobots and AI\u201d special. The most important topic for AI programming, which has nothing to do with AI at all, is the collection of training data. In his presentation, Tobias Pabst from the Innovation Center of Computer Assisted Surgery (ICCAS) presented the challenges that the healthcare sector currently has to overcome in order to be able to develop data-driven applications such as AI with confidence. One of the key words here is \u201cinteroperable interfaces\u201d. After all, only when all devices and systems speak the same language will it be possible to start using the huge data treasures that the healthcare sector produces every day.<\/p>\n
In addition to Tobias’ presentation, ICCAS was represented by the robot dog Spot from Bosten Dynamics. Robot pilot Alexander Prull greeted visitors in the queue and in the foyer before the presentation with the tricks the mechanical four-legged friend has to offer.<\/p>\n
Before the event and during the break, visitors were able to take a look at the networked ambulance of the future, which was met with great interest and enthusiasm. Anna Schatz and Clemens M\u00f6llenhoff explained to the numerous visitors what problems currently exist in rescue medicine and gave a brief insight into possible solution strategies. The current research work of ICCAS aims to improve networking between participants in rescue medicine and to develop new concepts for digitalization for ICCAS researchers.<\/p>\n
The Circus of Science, led by showmaster Jack Pop, provided a stage for the ICCAS, the Nao robots from the HTWK and the team from the S\u00fcdvorstadt bookshop. The event began with a brief introduction to how neural networks work. It also drew attention to the dangers that we can encounter in the world of AI in terms of discrimination. Jack Pop provided plenty of entertainment before and between the presentations by showing the funniest and most curious effects of the latest AI technology. For example, he as presenter and the band became temporarily unemployed as the AI took over the entire show. At least the musicians were able to hold their own against the AI with the help of a self-built keyboard-accumulator-guitar.<\/p>\n
According to the laughter barometer, the packed Kupfersaal really enjoyed it on this Wednesday. The ICCAS would like to thank Jack Pop, his team and the Kupfersaal for this great evening!<\/p>\n