The Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recently appointed Dr. Yi Guo from the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science as the new Editor in Chief for the Robotics and Automation magazine. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, focusing on content related to robotics and automation written by researchers and experts from across the world.
In an interview with The Stute, Dr. Guo stressed that being appointed as an Editor in Chief consists of many important roles such as looking over various articles from writers and providing input on the topics written about. She is an expert in multidisciplinary areas of engineering such as robotics, mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and control theory, and has worked on many projects relating to robotics. After serving for several years as an Associate Editor and as a senior member at the IEEE, Dr. Guo has learned a lot about how the world of engineering is progressing.
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The Stute asked Dr. Guo how behind we are technologically; she claimed that since every advancement depends upon multiple areas of discipline instead of just one particular field, it takes time and energy to make developments to current technologies. With the current generation of students having direct exposure to electronic products from an early age coupled with online learning in schools, it can be concluded that in a way, we are ahead of the game as compared to previous generations. Dr. Guo additionally recommended that students should be introduced to the various technical institutions, such as IEEE, at an early age — that exposure can cause youth to develop creative minds.
Dr. Guo pointed out that being Editor in Chief is an exciting role as it involves continuous administration. All the publications which are available from IEEE are extremely insightful and elaborative; all it takes is a bit of a passion and interest.
Technological advancements due to Artificial Intelligence have become prominent in everyday life, such as products like Alexa and self-driving cars. When asked about the trajectory of robotics, Dr. Guo responded that these technologies are worth working on, and there is a good chance for more improvements. Recent developments have proved to be fruitful based on the response from users of robotic products. Dr. Guo further explained that the field of engineering is capricious and has possibilities that could propel the developments of new age technology. However, it is important to proceed step by step and move with improvements at each step until satisfactory levels are reached.
The IEEE is known to foster various developments and efforts to propel arduous projects and has made several accomplishments in different domains of the technical world. Dr. Yi Guo’s recognition and recent appointment as Editor in Chief of the Robotics and Animation Magazine is progress for the Stevens community.
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