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Artificial Intelligence: The Basics
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Ideal for those new to AI or readers with some prior knowledge seeking a clear and engaging primer in philosophy, psychology, and technological aspects of artificial intelligence.
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Examining the modern origins of artificial intelligence, this book explores issues of what it means to be man or machine and looks at advances in robotics which have blurred the boundaries.
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Artificial Intelligence: The Basics is a brilliant primer for those who find AI outside their field or for those who know something of the subject and would like to learn more. - Nick Smith, Engineering and Technology Magazine, November 2011.
Artificial Intelligence: The Basics is a concise and cutting-edge introduction to the fast-moving world of AI. The author, Kevin Warwick, a pioneer in the field, delves into the issues of what it means to be man or machine and examines the advances in robotics that have blurred these boundaries.
Topics covered include:
- How intelligence can be defined
- Whether machines can 'think'
- Sensory input in machine systems
- The nature of consciousness
- The controversial culturing of human neurons
Exploring key issues at the heart of the subject, this book is suitable for anyone interested in AI and provides an illuminating and accessible introduction to this fascinating topic.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780415564823
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 22 August 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Illustration: 7 Line drawings, black and white
Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 520g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Kevin Warwick is Professor of Cybernetics at the University of Reading, UK, where he carries out research in artificial intelligence, control, robotics and biomedical engineering.
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