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Item Details
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REASONING ROBOTS
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PROGRAMMING ROBOTIC AGENTS |
| By: |
Michael Thielscher |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£74.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1402030681 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781402030680 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER-VERLAG NEW YORK INC. |
| Pub. date: |
5 July, 2005 |
| Series: |
Applied Logic Series v. 33 |
| Pages: |
328 |
| Description: |
Offers a treatment of a mathematical model for reasoning robotic agents. This book contains an introduction to a programming method and system based on this model. It covers the issues of reasoning about sensor input, acting under incomplete knowledge and uncertainty, planning, intelligent troubleshooting, and other topics. |
| Synopsis: |
The creation of intelligent robots is surely one of the most exciting and ch- lenginggoals of Arti?cial Intelligence. A robot is, ?rst of all, nothing but an inanimate machine with motors and sensors. In order to bring life to it, the machine needs to be programmed so as to make active use of its hardware c- ponents. This turns a machine into an autonomous robot. Since about the mid nineties of the past century, robot programming has made impressive progress. State-of-the-art robots are able to orient themselves and move around freely in indoor environments or negotiate di?cult outdoor terrains, they can use stereo vision to recognize objects, and they are capable of simple object manipulation with the help of arti?cial extremities. At a time where robots perform these tasks more and more reliably,weare ready to pursue the next big step, which is to turn autonomous machines into reasoning robots.Areasoning robot exhibits higher cognitive capabilities like following complex and long-term strategies, making rational decisions on a high level, drawing logical conclusions from sensor information acquired over time, devising suitable plans, and reacting sensibly in unexpected situations.All of these capabilities are characteristics of human-like intelligence and ultimately distinguish truly intelligent robots from mere autonomous machines. |
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biography |
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US |
| Imprint: |
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
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