11/20/2024    Mallory Lindahl

Takeo Kanade, professor of computer science and robotics at Carnegie Mellon University, has received the 2024 John Scott Award alongside two other world leaders in robotics research.

The John Scott Award, established in 1815 by Scottish chemist and pharmacist John Scott to honor Benjamin Franklin, recognizes work that has reshaped the field of robotics and enriched human lives. Each awardee will receive $10,000 in prize money.

Kanade’s work has consistently driven significant advancements in computer vision, autonomous vehicles, and computer assisted surgery. He has received multiple awards for his groundbreaking research, receiving numerous accolades including the BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge award earlier this year.

The awards will be presented on Wednesday, November 20th at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia.

For More Information: Aaron Aupperlee | 412-268-9068 | aaupperlee@cmu.edu