How do you define AI?
AI stands for artificial intelligence, and it is basically, in my opinion, training computers and machines to think in a human-like way by facilitating a databse of data tha is being constantly updated. However, in more technical terms, Artificial Intelligenc is what leverages and allows computers to mimic problem-solving capabilities of the human mind.
Can you name at least three different sub-fields of AI?
sub-fields of AI:
- Machine learning: based on concept systems can learn from data, recognize patterns and makes decsions without human interference.
- Neural Network: field of AI that makes use of neurology. Neural networks enables a computer to mimic the himan brain.
- Deep learning: it is a process by which a machine process and analyses data that is input to it and identifies a number of ways until it finds a dingle acceptable output.
AI has been around since about 70 years so far. Why is it booming right now?
AI has become more popular today thanks to increased data volumes, advanced algorithms, and improvements in computing power and storage.
Can you name at least three application sectors where robots are being largely employed? What are the reasons?
- Metal and machinery: Assembly, insertion, inspection and transfer of electronic parts and other process such as screw-tightening and soldering due to their reliabiliy
- Plastic and chemical: sector include jobs such as tank cleaning in chemical factories as it requires less time and and requires less protective equipment
- Construction: Lifting cement blocks, automtatic brick laying, painting and others are some jobs robots do in the construction sector and that is because robots are robust and this helps ensure the safety of workers in construction sites.
Can you identify at least three major challenges for a wheeled autonomous robot performing a 24h surveillance task in a large facility?
Three majot challenges can be ethical challenges associated with the surveillance of the robot for 24hrs as the technology includes many thngs such as mass data analysis and biometric idenstification which can be intrusive to privacy. As well as that there are security challenges as the robots software could be vulnerable to hacking by criminals and what not. As well as the chalenges associated with pinpointing locations using navigation devices that are still developing.
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