WHAT:
The First Symposium on Autonomous Intelligent Networks and Systems invites scientists, engineers and technologists to explore how autonomous systems can be developed and applied in the near future. A panel discussion will also focus on how this field can contribute to homeland defense and the current battle against terrorism.

WHO:
Presenters include faculty from UCLA’s computer science, electrical engineering and neurobiology departments, as well as technology experts from the Office of Naval Research, SRI International, Jet Propulsion Lab, University of Southern California, Caltech, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other institutions from around the world.

WHEN:
8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8.
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, May 9.

WHERE:
May 8 — The Tom Bradley International Hall, UCLA campus.
May 9 — Sunset Village, UCLA campus.

BACKGROUND:
Recent technological advances are making it possible to create widely distributed, coordinated networks of sensors, robots or other devices to interact with the physical world. Several possible applications will be presented, including an airborne defense system, miniature spy planes and the development of replacement parts for the brain. Such research could revolutionize the defense, security and industrial sectors; environmental monitoring; and planetary exploration. Scholars from around the world will meet at this symposium to discuss the future of these networks and their impact. Admission is free for faculty and staff.

CONTACT:
Chris Sutton, (310) 206-0540, chris@ea.ucla.edu.
For registration information, visit www.ains.cs.ucla.edu/.