Intelligent Machines: Myths and Realities

by Clarence W. de Silva (Editor)

Overview

What is intelligence? Are truly intelligent machines a practical reality? If so, can they work in harmony with human beings and improve the quality of our lives? How are they designed, built, and controlled? The fact is that machines with brains are no longer the stuff of science fiction. Research focused on developing smarter, more flexible

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040176924
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	06/22/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	344
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Clarence W. de Silva

Table of Contents

What Makes a Machine Intelligent? Information, Knowledge, and Machines. Machines and the elusive Wisdom. Research Advances in Intelligent Machines. Soft Computing Tools for Intelligent Machines. Soft Computing Control of Complex Systems. Intelligent Production Machines: Benefiting from Synergy Amongst Modeling, Sensing, and Learning. Intelligent Control of Machines. Using an Intelligent Machine to Modify or Adapt Human Behavior.

Editorial Reviews

Explores the technological, industrial, economic, social, and research issues related to intelligent machines. Nine chapters by international engineers move from fundamentals and general aspects of intelligent machinery, to current techniques, research, and applications, specifically examining paradigms, architectures, funding, and environmental considerations. Nine essays with titles like "What Makes a Machine Intelligent?" "Soft Computing Tools for Intelligent Machines," "Soft Computing Control of Complex Systems," and "Using an Intelligent Machine to Modify or Adapt Human Behavior" are geared toward both non-professionals and professionals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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