Ian Wright

Ian Wright

Senior Editor

engineering.com

Ian is a senior editor at engineering.com, covering additive manufacturing and 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Ian holds bachelors and masters degrees in philosophy from McMaster University and spent six years pursuing a doctoral degree at York University before withdrawing in good standing. In addition to working as a trade journalist, Ian spent several years working in marketing for tech companies servicing manufacturing, construction and childcare.

Schedule


wednesday – 12:10pm AI

Time Icon 20 mins

Location Icon St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts - Bluma Appel Theatre

From R2-D2 to IRL: How Machine Learning is Shaping the Future of Robotics

Discover how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing robotics, enabling the creation of more intelligent, adaptive, and efficient machines. In this session, we’ll explore the magic behind advanced algorithms that let robots learn from their surroundings, make real-time decisions, and keep getting better at what they do. Say goodbye to boring tasks—because who wouldn’t want a smart robot to handle the daily grind?