THE ROBOT PROJECT

An exploration of what it means to be human on the 85^th anniversary of the invention of the robot

The Robot Project is a collection of films, talks with invited speakers, and performances of R.U.R (Rossum's Universal Robots) - the play that was the source of the first robots. This year is the 85th anniversary of the invention of the robot and we want to use the robot to explore what it means to be human. The project is an event that aims to combine diverse activities - from theatrical performances of R.U.R, film, an art exhibition, and discussion. The project will examine what it means to be human by exploring the history, imagery, and technology of the robot.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: KATHLEEN RICHARDSON

PRESS & WEB COVERAGE
THE CAMBRIDGE EVENING NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
THE CAMBRIDGE NETWORK
BBC NEWS Digital Planet

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THE CAMBRIDGE ROBOT PROJECT INFORMATION ONLY

THE CAMBRIDGE ROBOT PROJECT FILMS (INFORMATION ONLY)

THE CAMBRIDGE ROBOT PROJECT DISCUSSIONS ALL FOLLOWED BY PERFORMANCES OF R.U.R (INFORMATION ONLY)

ROBOTS IN CULTURE

WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

MICHAELHOUSE, MICROSOFT RESEARCH AND BT

LAST UPDATED 28^TH MAY 2006