TechTalks050 - Brain inspired computing
| When: | Mo 15-04-2019 19:00 - 21:30 |
| Where: | DOT Groningen, Vrydemalaan 2, Groningen |
The developments in the field of the computer brain or brain computer surprises and fascinates many people. How will the future look like? Are computers becoming more human? Can we send the mouse and the keyboard to the museum? TechTalks050 kicks off with two speakers who lead you through the world of brain computers or computer brains.
Scientist Niels Taatgen (UG) investigates the next generation computers that will not be based on silicon chips, but on new materials inspired by the human brain.
Game designer Jan Jonk (GainPlay, Utrecht) develops computer games that are controlled by brain activities. Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI) have been developed in medical science, but are increasingly being used for a wider audience. Jan explains from the field of the Utrecht company GainPlay how BCI is used.
Program
19.00 Walk in with coffee or tea
19.30 Introduction by our host Rian van Diedenhoven
19.40 TechTalks050 with Niels Taatgen and Jan Jonk
21.00 Opportunity for discussions and questions
21.30 Drinks
(The presentations will be in Dutch)
Tickets
The tickets for the meeting can be pre-ordered via the DOT-websiteor you can buy a ticket at the door on the day of the event (if there a still tickets available). The price for a ticket is €7,50 including coffee or tea and one drink at the bar afterwards.
Route and parking DOT
The meetings of TechTalks050 take place in DOT Groningen, located in the Ebbingekwartier. DOT is easily accessible by bike or bus. If you still want to come by car, you can park your car in parking Boterdiep, a short walk from DOT.