2. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 1 »Attempts to develop computer systems that can simulate human thinking processes and actions.

3. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 2 –Reasoning –Learning –Solving problems –Understanding language –Simulating human senses Such as

4. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 3 »Deals with intellectual and logical operations rather than numerical operations.

5. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 4 »Have you ever wondered how a computer win a chess game?

6. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 5 Artificial intelligence systems include: »Expert systems »Robotics

7. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 6 »Mimic the decision-making processes of experts or professionals. »Respond to the user’s questions by searching through the rules and facts in the systems’ knowledge bases.

8. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 7 Example Diagnosis of diseases

9. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 8 »The patient’s history and laboratory test results are input by the doctor into the computer to answer a number of questions.

10. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 9 »Based on the information obtained, the specific disease or a list of possible diseases can be identified » It will then propose corresponding treatment to cure the disease.

11. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 10 »Machines which are equipped with sensing instruments for detecting input signals and environmental conditions, and with stored programs for guidance.

12. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 11 »Perform dangerous, tedious or repetitive tasks.

13. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 12 Example »A robot’s access arms can be programmed to grasp and hold objects that are too hot for humans to handle. »A remote control robot is designed to dispose bomb.

14. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 13 »Robots can even determine distances and sense light, heat and motion. »Automobile assembly, welding and spray painting are popular applications for robots.

15. Computer Studies Today Chapter 1 14