[IEE EC3 News] IEE Lecture Reminder

[Bill Pechey]

IEE Specialised Section for Electronics, Control, Computing & 
Communications, Thames Valley Centre    

An Evening Lecture on Mixed Reality Spaces

Dr David Roberts
School of Computer Science, Cybernetics and Electronic Engineering, 
University of Reading

Thursday 22 February 2001 at 19:30

Gordon Lecture Theatre, Department of Engineering, Whiteknights Campus, 
The University of Reading

Light refreshments available from 19:00-19:30

Synopsis

Imagine a world where you can go to a live event without leaving your 
house. In this world you could mix with people attending the event in 
person, or like you, through a virtual persona. Perhaps some of the people 
you meet are not real but simply embodiments of artificial intelligence. 
The component technology to support Internet based mixed reality is well 
developed putting research in the area into the integration phase. This 
lecture introduces the concept of mixed reality spaces cohabited by humans 
and artificial life, discussing problems and solutions learned through a 
number of research projects.

If you want to know more, come along. Everyone is welcome and no ticket is 
required. Simply turn up on the night.

Directions: 
Enter Whiteknights Campus via the Pepper Lane entrance, turn right at the 
roundabout, pass Cybernetics and park in the car park on the left. The 
lecture will be held in building numbered 33 on the map at 
http://www.reading.ac.uk/Maps/whiteknights_-_central.html

Best wishes,

Bill Pechey