» Attempts to develop computer
systems that can simulate human
thinking processes and actions.
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Such as
– Reasoning
– Learning
– Solving problems
– Understanding language
– Simulating human senses
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» Deals with intellectual and logical
operations rather than numerical
operations.
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» Have you ever wondered how a
computer win a chess game?
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Artificial intelligence systems
include:
» Expert systems
» Robotics
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» Mimic the decision-making processes
of experts or professionals.
» Respond to the user’s questions by
searching through the rules and facts
in the systems’ knowledge bases.
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Example
Diagnosis of diseases
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» The patient’s history and laboratory
test results are input by the doctor
into the computer to answer a
number of questions.
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» Based on the information obtained,
the specific disease or a list of
possible diseases can be identified
» It will then propose corresponding
treatment to cure the disease.
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» Machines which are equipped with
sensing instruments for detecting
input signals and environmental
conditions, and with stored
programs for guidance.
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» Perform dangerous, tedious or
repetitive tasks.
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Example
» A robot’s access arms can be
programmed to grasp and hold
objects that are too hot for
humans to handle.
» A remote control robot is
designed to dispose bomb.
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» Robots can even determine
distances and sense light, heat and
motion.
» Automobile assembly, welding and
spray painting are popular
applications for robots.
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