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The intelligent  agent  searches  the  Internet  and  the  available  databases  for information  and
                  compiles the result for you after filtering it based on your previous surfing history.

                                               Pattern Recognition: This type of software uses a camera and software
                                            that  together  identify  repetitive  patterns  and establish  connections
                                            between the patterns stored in the database and the perceived patterns.
                                            Facial  recognition  software, video  surveillance cameras,  fingerprint
                                            identification  and  automatic  voice  recognition  software  are some
                                            examples of pattern recognition software.

                     Robotics: Shakey  was the first robot  to  use AI to  navigate.  It was
                    developed  in Artificial  Intelligence  Center  of the Stanford Research
                    Institute (SRI) from 1966 to 1972. There are so many robots that use AI
                    such as Rosie and Roscoe are used in hospital to supply medicines,

                    Robodoc performs hip implant surgeries, Roomba and Scooba can do
                    housework such as cleaning the floor, etc.
                                   Intelligent Apps (I-Apps): Intelligent Apps are software written for mobile devices
                                 based on artificial intelligence and machine learning technology, aimed at making
                                 everyday tasks easier. This involves tasks like organising and prioritising emails,

                                 scheduling meetings, logging interactions, content, etc. Some familiar examples of
                                 I-Apps are chatGPT chatbots and virtual assistants.



                            AUGMENTED REALITY AND VIRTUAL REALITY

                  Although the term Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are used together, there is a
                  distinct difference between the two.


                  AUGMENTED REALITY

                  Augmented Reality is  the  blending  of  virtual  world and  real life. AR uses  technology  to
                  superimpose information such as sounds, images and text on the real-world that we can see. The
                  virtual content is created by developers within applications and is designed to blend seamlessly
                  with the real-world content. AR users can interact with virtual content in the real-world and can
                  also distinguish between virtual and real content.

                  AR is not a new technology. It was first used in the display panels of
                  fighter aircraft in the 1990s. The panel displayed information about
                  the altitude, direction and speed of the aircraft. A few years later,
                  the panels were upgraded to display target objects.

                  In  2009, Massachusetts  Institute  of Technology  developed
                  SixthSense. It is a small device worn like a pendant that combines
                  the  use  of  a camera,  small  projector,  smartphone  and  mirror.
                  The projector and the camera are connected to the mobile device in the user’s pocket.




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