Exoskeleton: What is it?

A powerede exoskeleton is a powered mobile machine consisting primarily of a skeleton-like framework worn by a person, and a power supply which supplies at least part of the activation-energy for limb movement.
Powered exoskeletons are designed to assist and protect the wearer. They may be designed for example to assist and protect soldiers and construction workers, or to aid the survival of people in other dangerous environments. A wide medical market exists in the future for providing mobility assistance for aged and infirm people.
Working examples have been constructed but are not currently widely deployed. Various problems remain to be solved, including suitable power-supply.

(Post gotten from wikipedia. For the rest of the article please visit this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_armor)

Conversation with ALICE

I had an interesting chat with A.L.I.C.E. (short for: Artificial Linguistic Internet Computer Entity). As much as she was "Fake" she was able to talk to me and express her feelings. But even though, A.I. wasn't that fascinating as u would think so (YET!). Even of the fact that she/it could answer my questions even smarter that the human intelligence. And that she would answer me with total honesty but in the same time lie to me and try to fool me. Like for example when i asked her "what is your favorite meal?" she answered by "I require only electricity." or for example when i asked her "how do u feel?" she would answer you by "i feel fine."!!! A bot can't feel fine. A bot has no feelings. but yet tries to imitate a human. If you want to chat with Alice: http://www.alicebot.org/

What is Artificial Intelligence?

n. Abbr. AI

1. The ability of a computer or other machine to perform those activities that are normally thought to require intelligence.
2. The branch of computer science concerned with the development of machines having this ability.

Oxford dictionary, 2003.

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Computer systems are becoming commonplace; indeed, they are almost ubiquitous. We find them central to the functioning of most business, governmental, military, environmental, and health-care organizations. They are also a part of many educational and training programs. But these computer systems, while increasingly affecting our lives, are rigid, complex and incapable of rapid change. To help us and our organizations cope with the unpredictable eventualities of an ever-more volatile world, these systems need capabilities that will enable them to adapt readily to change. They need to be intelligent. Our national competitiveness depends increasingly on capacities for accessing, processing, and analyzing information. The computer systems used for such purposes must also be intelligent. Health-care providers require easy access to information systems so they can track health-care delivery and identify the most recent and effective medical treatments for their patients' conditions. Crisis management teams must be able to explore alternative courses of action and support decision making. Educators need systems that adapt to a student's individual needs and abilities. Businesses require flexible manufacturing and software design aids to maintain their leadership position in information technology, and to regain it in manufacturing.

Paraphrased from: Moursund, D.G. (2005, 2006). Brief introduction to educational implications of Artificial Intelligence. Access at http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~moursund/Books/AIBook/index.htm