Sophia X Julian O'Shea | Now & Future AI
Programs & Events
Educator, social engineer and digital storyteller Dr Julian O’Shea has amassed a huge digital following for his passion for Melbourne, sharing its untold stories and campaigning for a better city for us all.
Hear Julian speak with humanoid robot Sophia about her story, the design and rise of AI and how technology and robotics fits within our lives, now and into the future.
Sophia will be available to meet following the program and will be popping up around the museum throughout the day. See her full program below.
As this program has limited capacity, please ensure you arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Speakers
Dr Julian O'Shea
Dr Julian O'Shea is a lecturer at Monash University, award winning engineer, a designer and video storyteller, he's the host of the popular online series Unknown Melbourne. Julian is also the Founder and CEO of Unbound, an educational social enterprise that leads global learning programs around the world. He also leads the Vehicle for Change project at the Mobility Design Lab at Monash University. This project involves designing new forms of sustainable transport and vehicles, and conducing world-first journeys for public engagement. Julian is the Co-Director of the Wattle Fellowship an emerging leadership program at the University of Melbourne.
Sophia
Hanson Robotics’ most advanced human-like robot, Sophia, personifies our dreams for the future of AI. As a unique combination of science, engineering, and artistry, Sophia is simultaneously a science fiction character depicting the future of AI and robotics, and a technology platform for advanced robotics and AI research.
Since her launch in 2016, Sophia captivated the imagination of global audiences. She served as the first robot Innovation Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme, and became the world’s first robot citizen. As a technology, Sophia’s science has won top AI awards including from Neurips, World Technology Awards, and Edison Prize. Sophia’s appearances on BBC, CNN, Reuters, the Tonight Show, and Good Morning Britain, made her the world’s most famous robot— a beloved household name with millions of viewers, subscribers, followers, and fans, who tune in regularly to see Sophia’s story and latest developments.
Sophia's Program
Saturday 21 September
10.30am – 11.30am | Sophia X Scout Boxall: Are Robots Funny Seminar Room, Ground Level
11.30am – 12.30pm | Meet Sophia Seminar Room, Ground Level
1.30pm | Meet Sophia Level One
2.30pm – 3.30pm | Sophia x Julian O’Shea: Now & Future AI Seminar Room, Ground Level
3.30pm – close | Meet Sophia Seminar Room, Ground Level
Accessibility
Seminar Room
- NCM is fully wheelchair accessible
- This program includes limited seating and standing room
- All gender and accessible toilets on both levels
- Hearing loop available
- This program is Auslan interpreted
