The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen an unpredecented development and its role in Robotics has been growing. The intersection of AI and Robotics lays in the demand to create multipurpose, self-controlled robots.
How do you define AI?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the machine intelligence capable of performing human work independently.
Can you name at least three different sub-fields of AI?
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Computer Vision
AI has been around since about 70 years so far. Why is it booming right now?
A number of factors contributed to this: recent advancements in Machine Learning, big data, increased computing power, huge investments, etc.
Can you name at least three application sectors where robots are being largely employed? What are the reasons?
- Manufacturing
- Automatization of a variety of tasks, such as wielding and material handling.
- Logistics
- Minimization of errors in store management and order picking and scalability to handle high demand
- Healthcare
- High accuracy of surgical operations, in-hand assistance for patients, and automation of repetitive tasks.
Can you identify three major challenges for a wheeled autonomous robot performing a 24h surveillance task in a large facility? (e.g., something like Mall of Qatar)
- Navigation in complex environment with a huge number of dynamic obstacles.
- Privacy to maintain the safety of individuals within the facility.
- Power Management to ensure continuous 24/7 operation.