Robotics Through Science Fiction: Artificial Intelligence Explained Through Six

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Robin R. Murphy (Raytheon Professor of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University) Robin R. Murphy (Raytheon Professor of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University)

Robotics Through Science Fiction

Artificial Intelligence Explained Through Six

Robin R. Murphy (Raytheon Professor of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University), Robin R. Murphy (Raytheon Professor of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University), Robin R. Murphy (Raytheon Professor of Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University) , Isaac Asimov

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Massachusetts Inst of Tec
25 December 2018

Science fiction; Classic science fiction; Short stories; Short Stories Sci-Fi; Robots; Society

Series: Robotics Through Science Fiction

"Six classic science fiction stories and commentary that illustrate and explain key algorithms or principles of artificial intelligence.

This book presents six classic science fiction stories and commentary that illustrate and explain key algorithms or principles of artificial intelligence. Even though all the stories were originally published before 1973, they help readers grapple with two questions that stir debate even today- how are intelligent robots programmed? and what are the limits of autonomous robots? The stories-by Isaac Asimov, Vernor Vinge, Brian Aldiss, and Philip K. Dick-cover telepresence, behavior-based robotics, deliberation, testing, human-robot interaction, the ""uncanny valley,"" natural language understanding, machine learning, and ethics. Each story is preceded by an introductory note, ""As You Read the Story,"" and followed by a discussion of its implications, ""After You Have Read the Story."" Together with the commentary, the stories offer a nontechnical introduction to robotics. The stories can also be considered as a set of-admittedly fanciful-case studies to be read in conjunction with more serious study. Contents ""Stranger in Paradise"" by Isaac Asimov, 1973 ""Runaround"" by Isaac Asimov, 1942 ""Long Shot"" by Vernor Vinge, 1972 ""Catch That Rabbit"" by Isaac Asimov, 1944 ""Super-Toys Last All Summer Long"" by Brian Aldiss, 1969 ""Second Variety"" by Philip K. Dick, 1953"

Introduction by: Robin R. Murphy (Raytheon Professor of Computer Science & Engineering Texas A&M University)
Contributions by: Robin R. Murphy (Raytheon Professor of Computer Science & Engineering Texas A&M University), Isaac Asimov, Vernor Vinge
Edited by: Robin R. Murphy (Raytheon Professor of Computer Science & Engineering Texas A&M University)
Imprint: Massachusetts Inst of Tec
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
ISBN: 9780262536264
ISBN 10: 0262536269
Series: Robotics Through Science Fiction
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 25 December 2018
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , General/trade , ELT Advanced , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robin R. Murphy is Raytheon Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, where she is also Director of the Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue. She is the author of Introduction to AI Robotics and Disaster Robotics and the editor of Robotics Through Science Fiction (all published by the MIT Press). Robin R. Murphy is Raytheon Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, where she is also Director of the Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue. She is the author of Introduction to AI Robotics and Disaster Robotics and the editor of Robotics Through Science Fiction (all published by the MIT Press). Robin R. Murphy is Raytheon Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, where she is also Director of the Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue. She is the author of Introduction to AI Robotics and Disaster Robotics and the editor of Robotics Through Science Fiction (all published by the MIT Press).