Computers and AI Jennifer Eley Ben Griffin Erica Ewell

What is Artificial Intelligence? AI is the science of engineering of making intelligent machines. It also refers to intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity. It also refers to intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity.

Alan Turing 1950-Turing Test test a machine's capability to participate in human-like conversation

First AI Program The 1 st working AI programs were written for the Ferranti Mark I. The Ferranti Mark I was the second commercially available general- purpose computer.

Natural Language Processing 2 Tasks Processing written text. Processing written text.GSPSAD-SAMSIRELIZAMARGIESAM Processing spoken language. HEARSAY HARPY HWIM

The Role of AI in Gaming Game Artificial Intelligence Techniques used in designing computer and video games that creates the illusion of intelligence in non- player characters. Techniques used in designing computer and video games that creates the illusion of intelligence in non- player characters.

Classic Games Some of the classic games that introduced AI to gaming include: Twenty Questions Mastermind Checkers Backgammon Chess Scrabble

Modern Games Some modern games include: Age of Empires I & II Age of Empires I & II Black and White Black and White Mission Impossible Mission Impossible Theme Hospital Theme Hospital Platoon Leader Platoon Leader And many others. And many others.

Robotics What is a Robot? “A robot is usually an electro-mechanical system, which, by its appearance or movements, conveys a sense that it has intent or agency of its own.” “A robot is usually an electro-mechanical system, which, by its appearance or movements, conveys a sense that it has intent or agency of its own.”

Characteristics of Robots Is not 'natural' / has been artificially created. Can sense its environment. Can manipulate things in its environment. Has some degree of intelligence, or ability to make choices based on the environment, or automatic control / preprogrammed sequence. Is programmable. Can move with one or more axes of rotation or translation. Can make dexterous coordinated movements. Appears to have intent

How are Robots used today? Many robots are used in industries They are used to paint, weld, assemble cars. They are used to paint, weld, assemble cars. They are also used in unpleasant or harmful areas Bomb disposal, outer space, mining, cleaning of toxic wastes.

Where did we get all of this? Wikipedia