ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Rachelle Yando, Nina Kostyk, & Dave Tokarowski

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

• Textbook Definition: "the study and design of intelligent agents”

• Simpler Definition: a branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behavior in computers

•  The capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human behavior

History of AI

• 1941: First electronic computer

(technology finally available )

• 1956: Term Artificial Intelligence introduced

• 1960s: Checkers-playing program that was able to play games with opponents

• 1980s: Quality Control Systems• 2000: First sophisticated walking robot

Understanding AI

• Can it act intelligently?

• Can it solve problems by thinking?

• Can it have a mind? mental states & consciousness?

• Can it feel?

• Human Intelligence vs.

machine intelligence?

• Is the human brain essentially a computer?

BIG Philosophy: “CAN MACHINES REALLY THINK?”

Three Major Domains of AI Research & Development

1- Cognitive Science-How the brain works

2-Natural Interfaces-GPS-Microsoft SYNC

3- Robotics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkTwUb5xU6w

Fields of AI

•Computer Science •Math •Psychology •Cognition •Concept Mining•Automation

•Biology •E-mail Spam Filtering •Data Mining•Robotics•Philosophy etc.

Real AI vs. Fantasy

Robots in Manufacturing

• Precise

• Less prone to error

• Faster

• Don’t get bored

Robots that are like humans

• Why?– Companionship?

• Beauty of life– Randomly– Unexpected

• Feelings are genuine– Emerged naturally

AI costs $$$

• There has to be financial motivation

• Gaming $$$

• Good opponents act like humans

Game Design in AI

•Techniques control theory, robotics, computer graphics, and computer science

•No longer a 30-minute distraction from reality

•Graphics AI Design

X BOX 360•What is it?

•Price

•Brilliant Engineers

•Non-Play Characters (NPCs) can behave in realistic ways•Efficient use of Teamwork•The ability to hunt•Survival Instincts

“Gears of War”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoPC_ibBJiQ

Robots take over the world?

• Step 1: Manufacturing-Robots have already begun to replace factory workers

• Step 2: Service jobs

-Robots at McDonalds?

• Step 3: ???

-Robots take over the world?

What Do You Think???

Questions?