Dictionary Of Artificial Intelligence And Robotics

A compilation of over 4,000 terms and their definitions relevant to artificial intelligence and robotics. Keeping in mind newcomers and more experienced business people in the field, it includes multiple and alternative meanings, abbreviations, acronyms, and foreign expressions. Supplies both general and specialized entries. Cites the relationship between robotics, AI, and computer control terms where applicable. Groups entries containing mutual concepts together alphabetically, by their common term. Identifies archaic terms and their preferred alternative. Useful for increasing clarity, exactness, and stabilizing the most current terminology.

First Published in 1998. Artificial intelligence is increasingly employed in all areas of human endeavor and industry. Anticipating the needs of professionals, researchers, and students alike, International Dictionary of Artificial Intelligence defines and illustrates over 2,500 terms and provides detailed explanations of major concepts as well as topics in related disciplines. The Dictionary also contains an annotated bibliography and an extensive appendix of World Wide Web sites devoted to the latest trends and developments in the world of artificial intelligence.

General literature -- Reference.

"Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have resulted in a proliferation of new terms, often making it difficult for scientists and researchers to read the literature in the field and communicate with AI professionals. This useful dictionary ends the confusion by clearly defining both terms and concepts used in AI. It features more AI definitions than any other dictionary currently available, along with over 5,000 references to other literature sources for more in-depth research. Detailed, alphabetically arranged entries cover practical applications and provide comparisons with other terms. Multiple definitions are provided for many terms, to give a thorough sense of the terms' various meanings. Concrete examples throughout put the terms in a practical context. Extensive coverage of expert systems includes an appendix of commonly used expert system shells. Among the new areas of artificial intelligence addressed are genetic algorithms, neural networks, intelligent databases, object-oriented programming, and case-based reasoning. Terms from AI languages such as LISP, PROLOG, C++, and Smalltalk are also defined. Encompassing the entire field of artificial intelligence, the Dictionary familiarizes you with terms related to: Problem solving; Pattern matching; Pattern recognition; Logic programming; Game playing; Automatic programming; Speech recognition; Intelligent computer-aided instruction; Natural language processing; Knowledge representation; Hypertext. Both novices and experts will improve their technical understanding of artificial intelligence by having the Dictionary close at hand. It will be a valuable reference source for knowledge engineers, computer programmers, engineers, business professionals, psychologists, and others who need to keep up with the field of artificial intelligence." -- From the back cover.

Special computer methods.

"This book is a comprehensive and in-depth reference to the most recent developments in the field covering theoretical developments, techniques, technologies, among others"--Provided by publisher.