Artificial Intelligence: The Basics

by Kevin Warwick

Overview

'if AI is outside your field, or you know something of the subject and would like to know more then Artificial Intelligence: The Basics is a brilliant primer.' - 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, examines issues of what it means to be man or machine and looks at advances in robotics which have blurred the 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 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 subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136629822
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/01/2013
Series:	The Basics
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	2 MB

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. What is Intelligence? 2. Classical AI 3. Philosophy of AI 4. Modern AI 5. Robotics 6. Sensing the World

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'if AI is outside your field, or you know something of the subject and would like to know more then Artificial Intelligence: The Basics is a brilliant primer.' Nick Smith, Engineering and Technology Magazine November 2011

'This book is authoritatively and enthusiastically written by one of the leading experts in the field. It is academically rigorous but eminently readable ... This is a great book for those looking for a concise, up-to-date introduction to AI. ' - Dr. Patrick Hill, BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT, UK

Editorial Reviews

'if AI is outside your field, or you know something of the subject and would like to know more then Artificial Intelligence: The Basics is a brilliant primer.' Nick Smith, Engineering and Technology Magazine November 2011

'This book is authoritatively and enthusiastically written by one of the leading experts in the field. It is academically rigorous but eminently readable ... This is a great book for those looking for a concise, up-to-date introduction to AI. ' - Dr. Patrick Hill, BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT, UK

From the Publisher