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12 Introduction to AI Robotics (MIT Press), copyright Robin Murphy 2000 Chapter 12: On the Horizon2 Objectives Define: polymorphism, adjustable autonomy Be familiar with trends in AI robotics, both in research and in society Overview Status Platforms Apps Summary

12 Introduction to AI Robotics (MIT Press), copyright Robin Murphy 2000 Chapter 12: On the Horizon3 Where Are We Now? General Research Trends –Telesystems, fully autonomous moving to adjustable autonomy –Vision becoming common –Learning is being discussed Overview Status Platforms Apps Summary

12 Introduction to AI Robotics (MIT Press), copyright Robin Murphy 2000 Chapter 12: On the Horizon4 Future of Robot Platforms No more “trash can” robots Shape-shifting/polymorphic Legged/Humanoid –Honda –Cog, Robonaut have no legs… Issues –Proprioception –Gait/posture control Dynamic vs. static balance, fast feedback loops Overview Status Platforms Apps Summary

12 Introduction to AI Robotics (MIT Press), copyright Robin Murphy 2000 Chapter 12: On the Horizon5 Robot Platforms Wheelchairs –Appropriate user interface/locus of control Interactive with humans –Kismet, emotions, “teaming” Overview Status Platforms Apps Summary

12 Introduction to AI Robotics (MIT Press), copyright Robin Murphy 2000 Chapter 12: On the Horizon6 Robot Applications Education –Lego Mindstorms MIT Media Lab (Mitch Resnick)/6.270 course (Fred Martin) –K’nex –marketed for boys, working alone, despite efforts of MIT Media Lab “robots, dinosaurs, space” and “smash up” K’nex, Mindstomrs from MIT Media Lab from Overview Status Platforms Apps Summary

12 Introduction to AI Robotics (MIT Press), copyright Robin Murphy 2000 Chapter 12: On the Horizon7 Entertainment –Pets Sony dogs: Aibo Cheaper knockoffs Hugo deGare’s cat (for elderly) Poor reception; NYT article on why kids don’t play with them after a few days –iRobot My Real Baby Software was easy, cheap sensing (~$0.01 a piece) was hard –Animatronics Disney animation Robots for special effects Overview Status Platforms Apps Summary

12 Introduction to AI Robotics (MIT Press), copyright Robin Murphy 2000 Chapter 12: On the Horizon8 Consumer Applications Consumer/business applications –Service sector So boring people don’t even come back to pick up paychecks Hospital orderly –Helpmate (bankrupt) Janitorial Lawn maintenance –Home Security bots –iRobot, Probotics Overview Status Platforms Apps Summary

12 Introduction to AI Robotics (MIT Press), copyright Robin Murphy 2000 Chapter 12: On the Horizon9 Military, Law Enforcement Apps Army: Future Combat Systems by 2012 –Lightweight, rapid deployment== no people –Vehicles are heavy because of armor, comfort for people Air Force –Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle –High altitude endurance UAVs Bots are lethal, but must have human permission to fire, even in “survival” situations –Remember Darkspot? Overview Status Platforms Apps Summary

12 Introduction to AI Robotics (MIT Press), copyright Robin Murphy 2000 Chapter 12: On the Horizon10 Summary Probably the biggest success of AI robotics has been software agency for the web, appliances, and animation The biggest potential market for AI robotics is entertainment –Reactive behaviors is sufficient The biggest issues are better platforms and how to incorporate learning Human Robot Interface is becoming critical; neglected part of the “system” or application Overview Status Platforms Apps Summary