Sandra Stark's List: Robotics_AI_exp_sys

CyberKnife, a non-invasive procedure that uses a robot and targeted radiation to eliminate cancerous tumors. SmartPlanet looks at the new technology and how it’s working on cancer patients like Stuetzle.

Skeptical article about Watson.

IBM about Watson and Jeopardy with good links.

Mobile robots are now being used in hundreds of hospitals nationwide as the eyes, ears and voices of doctors who cannot be there in person. They are being rolled out in workplaces, allowing employees in disparate locales to communicate more easily and letting managers supervise employees from afar. And they are being tested as caregivers in assisted-living centers.

FORT BENNING, Ga. — War would be a lot safer, the Army says, if only more of it were fought by robots.
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A New Generation of Robotic Weapons
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REMOTELY CONTROLLED Some armed robots are operated with video-game-style consoles, helping to keep humans away from danger.

And while smart machines are already very much a part of modern warfare, the Army and its contractors are eager to add more. New robots — none of them particularly human-looking — are being designed to handle a broader range of tasks, from picking off snipers to serving as indefatigable night sentries.

Pros and cons of robotic surgery.

This website accompanies the book of the same title, a must read for ITGS teachers.\nThe website includes lots of videos of robots in action, images of robots with detailed captions, videos of the author's appearances including a TED conference, a classroom discussion guide, and lots of information about the book including a lengthy excerpt. First rate material. Goes beyond robotics with excellent explanations of the technology.

MIT site about an expressive anthropomorphic robot called Kismet that engages people in natural and expressive face-to-face interaction. Includes videos and good explanations.

A bit commercial and cluttered, but interesting links, glossary, and videos.

Video 2005, still relevant, short (10 minute) segments on various aspects of robotics

Demo of Aaron the robotic artist