Blog Assignment #4

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       The video for nao robot technology that I chose is accessible through the link above. This video chose some nao robots playing soccer the most popular game in the world. More importantly, it demonstrates the ability of a nao robot to locate the ball through very advanced precise sensors. In addition, it shows their ability to move toward the ball and kick toward the goal considering the existence of the opponent robots that will prevent them from heading to the goal. All these things are not easy to program and build it in a robot. Further, what struck me most was their ability to stand up after falling down. It was just amazing how developed these robots are. I believe this video is very optimistic, because it not only show the incredible features of these robots, but it also suggest that this technology is still in its beginning, and it’ll definitely move forward. Who knows, this technology may change our relationship with robots in the future. This video was published by a fan of robotics and the new technology called SuperRoboHead. In my opinion, this does not affect the reliability of the video, because even if there are commercialization purposes, I’m convinced that this is an amazing technology.

        According to Michael Bandele (2010), artificial intelligence is machine that can be programmed in a way, so it can be implemented somewhere to handle certain mission.  He also declares that AI main purpose is to develop the functioning of certain object in an intelligent manner for the good of humans and the society.  Moreover, he stated that, “The goal of computer simulations is to develop programs that take into consideration the constraints of how humans perform various cognitive tasks and incorporate these constraints into a program” ( Bandele, 2010).

       Peggy Thomas affirms that Machine learning is highly difficult. That’s because building a good model is really a creative act. As an analogy, consider what it takes to design a robot. You’re balancing lots of constraints such as budget, usage requirements, space limitations, etc. However, trying to create the most precise and beautiful artificial intelligence you can. A creative engineer will find a great solution. Mathematically speaking engineering is solving an optimization problem and creativity can be thought of as the ability to come up with a good solution given an objective and constraints (Peggy, 2005). Furthermore, He said that, “In the 1960s AI experts promised a robotic maid in every home. That has not happened, but AI experts are optimistic that it will” (Peggy, 2005). 

References:

Bendele, Michael S. "Artificial Intelligence." Salem Health: Psychology & Mental Health. Ed. Nancy A. Piotrowski. Vol. 1. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 2010. 184-188. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 4 June 2013.

"Everyday AI." Artificial Intelligence. Ed. Peggy Thomas. San Diego: Lucent Books, 2005. 41-53. Lucent Library of Science and Technology. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 4 June 2013.

  SuperRoboHead(2011, November 5). NAO Robot Is Amazing Soccer Player. Retrieved  May 28,2013, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8bqzjZvSmc.