Odest Chadwicke Jenkins will lecture during the week of October 28-November 1, 2024.
Chad Jenkins is a leader in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). His extensive research portfolio consists of a diverse spectrum, focusing on areas such as mobile manipulation, computer vision, interactive robot systems, and human-robot interaction. He explores the fundamental building blocks of robot action and perception to enable robots to work with and assist diverse users, including older adults and people with disabilities.
Prof. Jenkins has also demonstrated remarkable national leadership in advocating for equity and inclusivity within the AI landscape. His excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, among them a Sloan Research Fellowship and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).