Monday, November 25, 2013

Expert System, and AI ppt resources


AI notes

AI vs Machine learning

Applications 
http://www.slideshare.net/SKAhsan/artificial-intelligence-17759575

Class Activity
Share some applications of robotics , AI, and Expert systems and post your work in the class Wikispace. Ensure that practical examples are given.
Huda: Describe some of the application of AI in Embedded systems: for example, cell/mobile phones, GPS, washing machines.
Parthivi: Describe some applications of AI in the Internet search engines.
Vrinda/ Abizer: Describe some applications of AI in Smart systems: for example, used at home or in warfare, medicine, cars etc.
Leslie / Nikita: Describe some uses of artificial intelligence (AI): for example, language translation, chess, voice recognition, modelling, games, predictive text, business intelligence systems.
Srishti: Describe some uses of expert systems: for example, medical diagnosis, fault diagnosis, flight simulators, fraud detection
Mohammed: Describe some uses of robots: for example, in industry, health, warfare, airlines, space, underwater exploration.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Artificial intelligence Introduction

PowerPoint  introduction to AI Current AI notes
Watch the following videos on AI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53K1dMyslJg
  • What are the challenges of having machines that posses human intelligence
  • Comment on other key issues elimanating from the video
Watch the next video

What are the key issues coming up from the video
Activity
Share one video of less 5 minutes that demonstrates any AI information.
Notes
Write brief notes
  • Distinguishing between Artificial intelligence and computational intelligence
  • on the limitation and capabilities of humans versus machines/computers in terms of intelligence
  • Read on different articles covering different Artificial intelligence techniques. This will be the basis of our next lessons.
AI Applications
Show at least two areas of AI applications by naming and showing the source of your information. Post your finding in your class wiki space.  Example
1. One AI application is in the control of traffic lights. Read http://www.dailytech.com/Artificial+Intelligence+Used+to+Create+Traffic+Control+Systems++/article25520.htm.

Turing Test

ALICE VS ELIZA: Who is Intelligent? 

Discuss the responses for the question below in pairs and attempt to compare ALICE and ELIZA intelligence.

1. Explain what Turing Test is? Is the Turing Test a valid test of intelligence? Why or why not?
2. What/Who is ELIZA?
3. Discuss the impact ELIZA had on the area of entertainment?
4. Go to this site and talk with ELIZA.
http://www-ai.ijs.si/eliza/eliza.html
5. Have a chat with ALICE. Click on the link below.
http://www.pandorabots.com/pandora/talk?botid=f5d922d97e345aa1
Between ELIZA and ALICE who do you think can pass the Turing test? Why?

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Case Study Assessment tasks

 http://www.journalism.co.uk/news/7-ways-magazine-publishers-are-innovating/s2/a554156/

Attempt the task below using any suitable graphical presentation tool  e.g mind map software, Prezi software or online cataloque, table,  etc.

The graphical product will be titled "Digital publishing software". It should
- Name at least 6 different digital / online publishing software or software related to publishing documents online
- Unique characteristic of each software
- Name some specific publishing companies that use the software above
- Outline specific benefits of each software used by the publishing companies or general unique benefits.
- show the unique image or logo associated to each software identified.

Assessment rubric
Level
Descriptors
1-3
Simple product developed that does not capture effectively the details of some limited number online publishing software. Generic characteristics of the software are shown. The use of techniques in the software of choice is limited in the development of the product.
4-5
Good quality product developed that captures effectively some of the details of a number of online publishing softwares. Some unique characteristics of the software are shown. Some relevant companies that use the software are identified. Some of the techniques in the software of choice are used appropriately in the development of the product.
6-7
Excellent quality product developed that captures effectively most the details of most online publishing softwares. Unique characteristics of each of the software are evident. Most relevant companies that use the software are identified with specific benefits shown. Most of the techniques in the software of choice are competently and appropriately used in the development of the product

Mind map video http://www.edrawsoft.com/tutorial-create-mindmap.php

Sample software for download for use. http://www.edrawsoft.com/download-mindmap.php

Example of a mind -map


Use any of the following to publish a simple online magazine or catalogues on any topic. Ensure that your magazine is interactive with videos included.

 http://www.webpublication.com.au/interactive-magazine/interactive-magazine

http://free.yudu.com/

Online catalogues http://www.webpublication.com.au/free-test/free-trial

http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2008/06/24/create_an_online_interactive_multimedia.htm

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Robotics

Use the following links to write brief notes on Robotics.

  • Define a robot and robotics.
  • Describe some inputs devices used by robots e.g camera, microphones, 
  • Describe some output devices used by robots e.g claws, wheels, motors, relays, speakers, and others
  • Distinguish between Robot, android, cyborg and give a practical example from research of each.
  • http://dailyfig.figment.com/2012/01/17/cyborgs-and-androids-and-robots-oh-my/
  • Robots will always use Sensors. Describe the different sensors used by robots stating their purposes.
  • What are the three Asimov's laws of robotics?
  • List down some benefits of using robots
  • What are some of the limitations and capabilities of using robots
What is a robot?
http://www.galileo.org/robotics/intro.html

Introductory PowerPoint
http://www.slideyourppt.com/2013/05/robotics-powerpoint-presentation.html

Current developments in robotics
http://singularityhub.com/2013/10/07/boston-dynamics-atlas-robot-walks-like-a-human-over-field-of-rubble/

http://ib2012-itgs.wikispaces.com/Robotics,+Artificial+Intelligence+and+Expert+Systems

More notes on robotics capabilities
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/robotics/universal/index.html

What devices can be classified as robots?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IjINpdbjE8
Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ_3GJNz4fg da vinci surgical system
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmvCdZJz-As robotic teacher

More news on robotics
http://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/10/14/time-debate-ethics-robots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1pr683SYFk

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2013/10/weaponized-military-robots/
Homework
Research on one robot in the field assigned. Prepare a short presentation by
Naming the robot, describing it's function, it's impact and evaluate one relevant related social/ethical concern.
Abizer :Robotics in health
Nikita: Robotics in education
Hamadhan: Robotics in warfare/Millitary
Huda: Robotics business and employment
Leslie: Robotics in Home and leisure
Vrinda: Robotics in Environment
Parthivi: Robotics in Politics and Government
Srishti: Robotics in Business & Employment (Transport)

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Case Study Traditional vs Self publishing

Read the top ten online book publishers reviews
http://online-book-publishing-review.toptenreviews.com/

Make brief notes on the following;

  • How does traditional publishing works.
  • What is a royalty?
  • What is self publishing?
  • What are the main differences between the two?

Watch the Prezi presentation on traditional vs. digital publishing and make some brief notes.
http://prezi.com/josykb8_ljtl/traditional-publishing-vs-digital-publishing/

What is the future of digital publishing? Read the articles.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorgan/2012/07/12/what-is-the-future-of-publishing/

http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/2013/10/the-future-of-digital-publishing-in-kenya/

Read something on YUDU multi-platform publishing http://www.yudu.com/.

Further reading
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2013/digital-reading-innovation-abroad-and-at-home/
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/
http://www.magplus.com/digital-publishing/

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Paper 2 Original News Article

Below is the news article before it was shorten and prepared for the Paper 2 article. You will notice some details were intentionally omitted to establish your understanding of the scenario.

http://www.northjersey.com/community/110060384_High-tech_monitors_of_teenage_drivers.html


Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Case Study Digital Publishing

Read the articles assigned and post a short summary in our class wiki, that describes;
- the technologies or issues being raised
- impacts of the technology to stakeholders
- social and ethical concerns
- some suggested solutions to the concerns or problems.

Shristi:  Digital innovation challenges
http://publishing-expo.co.uk/digital-innovation-challenge

Parthvi: Digital innovations of the future
http://www.3dissue.com/leading-digital-magazine-publishing-innovations/

Abizer: Challenges to digital innovation
http://www.theliteraryplatform.com/2012/07/ten-challenges-to-innovation-in-publishing/

Nikita: Excellent educational digital publishing
http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2013/finding-excellence-in-educational-digital-publishing/

Hamdhan:  Five lessons in digital publishing


Leslie:  Iphone app with knowledge view

Vrinda:  Why target Africa?

Huda:  Women in digital publishing