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In this clip, from Carlo Ratti's IAP Golden Speaker Series presentation on "Senseable Cities," we delve into the innovative world of Roboats—autonomous robotic boats that use LiDAR to smoothly navigate city canals. These cutting-edge vessels offer a multitude of possibilities including autonomous urban travel. Carlo Ratti, an architect and engineer, is the director of Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s MIT Senseable City Lab and co-founder of CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati. With degrees from Politecnico di Torino, Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge, he’s a leading voice on technology’s urban impact. Co-author of over 500 publications, holder of technical patents, and featured in international media, Ratti’s innovative projects, such as the Digital Water Pavilion and Copenhagen Wheel, have earned him recognition in Forbes, WIRED, and TIME’s ‘Best Inventions of the Year’ list. Currently, he co-chairs the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Cities and Urbanization.