The exponential rate of change of computing power enables accelerating developments in sensor technology, AI computing and in robotics and mobility. Cars will become like an iPad on wheels. We are world champion with our soccer playing robots and our surgical robots outperform humans. Are we able to cope with the potential of innovations? Can we accelerate? And how does the future of schools and universities look like.

Maarten Steinbuch is a high-tech systems scientist, entrepreneur and communicator. He holds the chair of Systems & Control at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), where he is Distinguished University Professor. He is also Scientific Director of Eindhoven Engine. The research of his group spans from automotive engineering to mechatronics, motion control, and fusion plasma control. He is most known for his work in the field of advanced motion control and mechatronics, as well as in surgical robotics. Steinbuch is a prolific blogger and a key opinion leader on the influence of new technologies on society.