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Dr. Cal Henson, CEO and Founder of Henson AI
10/14/24 IN-PERSON ROTARY: Dr. Cal Henson, CEO and Founder of Henson AI

David Hanson develops robots that are widely regarded as the world’s most human-like in appearance, in a lifelong quest to create true living, caring machines. To accomplish these goals, Hanson integrates figurative arts with cognitive science and robotics engineering, inventions novel skin materials, facial expression mechanisms, and collaborative developments in AI, within humanoid artworks like Sophia the robot, which can engage people in naturalistic face-to-face conversations and currently serve in AI research, education, therapy, and other uses.

Hanson worked as a Walt Disney Imagineer, both a sculptor and a technical consultant in robotics, and later founded Hanson Robotics. As a researcher, Hanson published dozens of papers in materials science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and robotics journals — including SPIE, IEEE, the International Journal of Cognitive Science, IROS, AAAI, AI magazine ……

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Rotary Club of Aiken awards scholarships worth $172,500 to graduating students
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Community Service Grants, 2024
Rotary Club of Aiken awards Community Service Grants worth nearly $17,800

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2024-25: The Magic of Rotary

Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick revealed the 2024-25 presidential theme, THE MAGIC OF ROTARY. She says members create that magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member of Rotary.

Stephanie Urchick, President of Rotary International, 2024-2025

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Dr. Cal Henson, CEO and Founder of Henson AI

David Hanson develops robots that are widely regarded as the world’s most human-like in appearance, in a lifelong quest to create true living, caring machines. To accomplish these goals, Hanson […]

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Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Bill Reynolds, Aiken County Capital Project Sales Tax V

If voters in Aiken County approve Capital Project Sales Tax V in November, it would generate more than $260 million that could be used to pave dirt roads, construct new […]

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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Avery Spears-Mahoney, Exec. Director of North Augusta Forward

At North Augusta Forward, our mission is to inspire, lead and implement a united vision that provides the best possible quality of life for the community of North Augusta, SC. […]

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Wine Industry/Cline Family Vineyards

The Cline Family vineyards span across Northern California, from Tehama Couty to the Petaluma Gap. We strive to offer a harmonious blend of terroirs that impart distinct flavors to our […]

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Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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S.C. State Senator, Tom Young, with a Legislative Update

Tom Young represents Senate District 24 covering large portions of Aiken County including of Aiken, North Augusta, Warrenville, Gloverville, Couchton, New Ellenton, Jackson, Beech Island, and Montmorenci in Aiken County. […]

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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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