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In a recent edition of Czech Books we looked at the Prague-inspired poetry
of the Scottish poet, Edwin Muir. But it was not just in his poetry that
Muir evoked the atmosphere of the Czech capital. David Vaughan finds out
more in this week’s Czech Books. More
Current AffairsCzech scientists collaborate on robotic household ‘nurse’
Czech scientists working in collaboration with colleagues from four other
European states have created a robot that can assist elderly or
post-surgery patients in a variety of situations. Commercial interest in
the Robo M.D. was quickly piqued with a demonstration of the new mechanical
nurse earlier this week, and the door to further development is wide open. More
PanoramaStanley Povoda – the Czech Republic’s number one robot-maker
Stanley ‘Robotman’ Povoda is the father of Czech robotics. After over
half a century of bringing people’s old colanders, chandeliers and vacuum
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retrospective in Prague’s Trafačka Gallery. Stanley (real name Marián)
Povoda has been back in the Czech Republic for five years now, after
spending most of his life in exile in North America. On a recent tour of
his new show, Stanley told me where his passion for robots began: More
Czech BooksRabindranath Tagore: an Indian poet who inspired a Czech generation
This year is the 150th anniversary of the birth of the great Bengali poet,
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Literature in 1913. Tagore has a special significance for Czechs, as we
find out in this week’s Czech Books. More
One on OneMichal Pěchouček – AI specialist developing ways of improving aviation and protecting ships from pirates
Though still only in his late 30s, Professor Michal Pěchouček is an
internationally recognised expert in the field of artificial intelligence.
His work includes developing machines that are capable of working together
without active human input, while he has also helped create sophisticated
programmes aimed at improving flight traffic control – and thwarting the
pirates that disrupt international shipping in the Gulf of Aden. More
Czech BooksFrom Karel Čapek to Graham Greene: a Scottish poet’s memories of Prague
In a recent edition of Czech Books we looked at the Prague-inspired poetry
of the Scottish poet, Edwin Muir. But it was not just in his poetry that
Muir evoked the atmosphere of the Czech capital. David Vaughan finds out
more in this week’s Czech Books. More
From the ArchivesKarel Čapek's enduring message
Internationally the Czech writer Karel Čapek is best known as the inventor
of the term “robot” in his 1920 play R.U.R. With his novels, stories
and plays combining humour, satire and a strong humanist vision, Karel
Čapek was hugely popular in pre-war Czechoslovakia. But this was a time
when Hitler’s Germany was casting a dark shadow over Central Europe and
it is hardly surprising that one of the few recordings of Čapek in our
archives - speaking on Christmas Eve 1937 - does not bear a cheerful
message. More
One on OneMichal Pěchouček – AI specialist developing ways of improving aviation and protecting ships from pirates
Though still only in his late 30s, Professor Michal Pěchouček is an
internationally recognised expert in the field of artificial intelligence.
His work includes developing machines that are capable of working together
without active human input, while he has also helped create sophisticated
programmes aimed at improving flight traffic control – and thwarting the
pirates that disrupt international shipping in the Gulf of Aden. More
Current AffairsThe Makropulos Case, directed by Robert Wilson, premieres at Estates Theatre
A highly-touted production of Karel Čapek’s play The Makropulos Case,
directed by acclaimed American designer and director Robert Wilson,
premiered at Prague’s Estates Theatre on Thursday. Mr Wilson is known for
a highly unique approach to the stage and The Makropulos Case (a comedy
about an enigmatic singer sought by all men) includes many signature
elements. More
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