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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 comprises of a camera and
software which 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
Pattern recognition software are some examples of pattern recognition software.
Robotics: Shakey was the first robot to use AI to navigate. It was
developed in 1970. 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. Robotics
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 organizing and prioritizing emails, scheduling meetings, logging
interactions, content, etc. Some familiar examples of I-Apps are
Intelligent Apps Chatbots and virtual assistants.
AUGMENTED REALITY AND VIRTUAL REALITY
Although the term Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are taken together here, there
is a distinct difference between the two.
AUGMENTED REALITY
Augmented Reality is the blending of Virtual Reality and real life. AR is using technology to
superimpose information such as sounds, images and text on the real world that we can see.
Images are created by developers within applications that blend in with content in the real world.
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 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 displayed the target objects.
In 2009, Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s developed
SixthSense. It is a small device that is worn like a pendant and
combines the use of a camera, small projector, smartphone SixthSense device
and mirror. The projector and the camera are connected to the mobile device in the user’s pocket.
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