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Applications of AI in Computing

The document outlines the various applications of computers in commercial, industrial, retail, education, health, and scientific fields, emphasizing their role in enhancing efficiency and accuracy. It discusses technologies such as CAD/CAM, simulation, modeling, artificial intelligence, expert systems, and robotics, highlighting their advantages and limitations. Additionally, it covers the benefits of using computers for tasks that are dangerous or impractical for humans, while also noting the challenges associated with simulation and modeling.

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Applications of AI in Computing

The document outlines the various applications of computers in commercial, industrial, retail, education, health, and scientific fields, emphasizing their role in enhancing efficiency and accuracy. It discusses technologies such as CAD/CAM, simulation, modeling, artificial intelligence, expert systems, and robotics, highlighting their advantages and limitations. Additionally, it covers the benefits of using computers for tasks that are dangerous or impractical for humans, while also noting the challenges associated with simulation and modeling.

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AI & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

General and commercial use of a computer


Computers are mostly used in the following areas:

1. Commercial enterprise: many business, large and small use computers to help in
the control of daily activities. For example keeping records of employees, stock
control and account payable, etc

2. Industrial enterprise: In many industries, for example chemical plants, steel mills
and oil refineries, computers are used to monitor and/or control the processes
which convert input materials into useful products.

3. Retailers: computers are becoming more and more widely used in retail stores.
One of the common uses is in the supermarket industry, which uses computers to
help the checkout procedure at the counter.

4. Reservation systems: airlines use computers to keep records of lights, seat


availability, passengers, crew members and other employees.

5. Offices: the availability of cheap processing power has made it possible to


automate many office functions, such as message distribution, record keeping and
the filing & classifying of documents.

6. Education: computers are being used in education in a variety of ways. In the


most direct way, universities, secondary schools and other institutions give
courses in which students learn about computers and related topics.

7. Health: computers are used to assist in hospital administration, diagnosis and even
in performing complex operations.

Use of computer in Scientific and Industrial Applications


Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacture

Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacture or CAD/CAM, the process by


which computers are employed to enhance the manufacture and development of products.
Products may be produced more quickly, more accurately, or with reduced cost, by the
appropriate application of computer technology.

When CAD systems are linked to manufacturing equipment which is also controlled by
computer, they form an integrated CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) system.
Advantages of CAD/CAM

 Elimination of operator error: CAM offers significant advantages over more


traditional approaches by controlling manufacturing equipment with computers
instead of human operators.
 Reduction of labour costs.
 The consistent accuracy
 Predicted optimum use of the equipment

SIMULATION

A computer simulation is a computer program which attempts to duplicate the behavior


of a real life system. For example: commercial pilots learn how to fly by using a flight
simulator rather than flying real aircraft. The flight simulator puts a pilot in copies of real
life flight situations and reacts to a pilot’s actions in the same way as a real aircraft. It is
much safer and cheaper for airlines to teach pilots to fly this way.

Advantages of Simulation

 Cost: simulating actions on a computer is far cheaper as less or no damage is


caused to equipment hence reducing expenses. E.g crashing cars to see how the
passengers (replaced by dummies) are affected by an impact would be very
expensive. Many cars would be destroyed.

 Feasibility: there are some things that humans simply can’t do. Simulation
enables tasks to be carried out where humans cant. It would be very interesting to
be able to travel through a human body to see how the organs in the body worked.
Unfortunately a human simply cant do this but a human can use a simulation
which shows what it would be like to travel around a body.
 Time can be speeded up or slowed down.

 Modifications can be easily made and re-tested quickly.

 Safety: Some things/situations are very dangerous. There is no danger to humans.


E.g finding out what would happen if a cooling system failed in a nuclear reactor
by actually turning the system off would be highly dangerous. Using physical
laws the effect could be predicted by a computer simulation.

Limitations of a Simulation

No simulation will copy every feature of a real life system. The rules that the simulation’s
designer incorporates into the simulation will not perfectly copy every aspect of the real
system. This is because:
 Incorporating all the factors that affect a simulation would make it very difficult
and expensive to produce the simulation. The number of variables and rules
involved would be massive.
 Some situations that could occur in real life are so unlikely to happen that the
designer of a simulation would probably not think of including the situations in
the simulation.

Examples of Simulation

1. Experiments in chemistry
2. Nuclear Physics Experiment
3. Airlines training
4. Queues at petrol filling station
5. Traffic light system
6. Queues at supermarket checkout
7. Training astronaut
MODELLING
Model is a replica of real life object which is used to simulate real life situation consists
of set of rules governing the behavior of the system. Behavior of the system under
different conditions can then be studied and predictions made.

Advantages of using computer model

1. There is no danger to human as model is used instead of human being


2. Extreme situation which may not occur very often may be studied
3. They can be done in a controlled environment
4. It may be used repeatedly as often as needed.

Disadvantages

1. Expensive hardware may be needed


2. Reality is complex and only an approximation of reality can be achieved.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

It is the study and development of computing applications for tasks which behave in a
way as it were human behavior.

Applications

1. Game playing
2. Robots in an industry
3. Speech recognition
4. Understanding natural language
5. Computer vision
6. Expert system
Virtual reality: is an attempt to simulate reality in a computer system. High resolution
graphics are displayed in a visor and a glove is used to measure hand movement which is
used an input. The user sees a virtual image of the glove and can hold or manipulate
“virtual object”.

Examples

1. games
2. Design work to estimate real work
3. Some surgical techniques can be simulated before being done actually

EXPERT SYSTEM

It is an application of Artificial Intelligence to a particular area of activity where


traditional human knowledge and experience are made available through computer
programs. The computer performs at or near the level of human experts.

Examples:

1. expert systems are used in diagnostic applications


2. Make financial planning decisions
3. Monitor real time systems
4. Configure computers
5. Playing chess
Expert System Features

 Goal driven reasoning or backward chaining- An inference technique which


uses IF THEN rules to repetitively break a goal into smaller sub goals which are
easier to prove.
 Coping with uncertainty-the ability of the system to reason with rules and data
which are not precisely known.
 Data driven reasoning or forward chaining- an inference technique which uses
IF THEN rules to deduce a problem solution from initial data.
 Data representation- the way in which the problem specific data in the system is
stored and accessed
 User interface- that portion of the code which creates an easy to use system.
 Explanations: the ability of the system to explain the reasoning process that is
used to reach a recommendation.

Characteristics of Expert Systems


High performance: They should perform at the level of a human expert.

Adequate response time: They should have the ability to respond in a reasonable
amount of time. Time is crucial especially for real time systems.

Reliability: They must be reliable and should not crash.

Understandable: They should not be a black box instead it should be able explain the
steps of the reasoning process. It should justify its conclusions in the same way a human
expert explains why he arrived at particular conclusion.
Advantages of Expert Systems
Availability: expert systems are available easily due to mass production software.
Cheaper: The cost of providing expertise is not expensive.
Reduced danger: they can be used in any risky environments where humans cannot
work with.
Permanence: the knowledge will last long indefinitely.
Multiple expertise: it can be designed to have knowledge of many experts.
Explanation: they are capable of explaining in detail the reasoning that led to a
conclusion.
Fast response: they can respond at great speed due to the inherent advantages of
computers over humans.
Unemotional and response at all times: unlike humans, they do not get tense, fatigue or
panic and work steadily during emergency situations.

ROBOTS

Advantages of Robots

 Ability to repeat results


 Precise
 Can operate in hostile environment
 Can be programmed to do more than one task
 Fast

Disadvantages

 Expensive
 Need careful maintenance
 Needs complicated programming

Common questions

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Simulations offer several advantages over traditional methods for training and experimentation, primarily in cost reduction, safety, and feasibility. They allow tasks to be practiced in environments that mimic real-world scenarios without the associated risks, such as in flight simulation, which is safer and less costly compared to actual flight training. Simulations also provide the ability to explore situations impractical for direct experimentation, such as simulating a nuclear reactor's cooling system failure. Additionally, they allow modifications and repeated testing in a controlled manner, facilitating comprehensive analysis .

Virtual reality is particularly beneficial in scenarios where simulating a realistic environment is crucial, such as in training simulations for surgery, where detailed practice without real-world consequences enhances skill acquisition. It also aids in design work, enabling users to interact in a virtual space to predict real-life performances. However, limitations include high costs of technology and hardware required, and the potential for these systems to not fully replicate the complexity and unpredictability of real-world dynamics .

Artificial intelligence applications like expert systems and speech recognition significantly transform human-machine interaction by enhancing the usability and functionality of systems. Expert systems replicate human decision-making in areas such as diagnostics and financial planning, providing users with expert-level assistance. Speech recognition allows natural human interaction with machines, facilitating hands-free operation and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. These technologies make machines more intuitive and responsive, bridging the gap between human and machine comprehension .

Computers significantly enhance the efficiency of modern industrial enterprises by monitoring and controlling processes, which allows for precise management of operations such as in chemical plants, steel mills, and oil refineries. The systems ensure accurate conversion of input materials into products, leading to increased productivity and reduced human error. Additionally, automation provides consistent quality control and minimizes labor costs, creating a more streamlined and effective industrial process .

Expert systems enhance decision-making processes by applying artificial intelligence to simulate human expertise in specific domains. They utilize goal-driven and data-driven reasoning to analyze data, providing reliable and timely solutions to complex problems. For instance, in diagnostics, expert systems offer precise evaluations based on vast medical databases, leading to accurate medical conclusions. Similarly, they enhance financial planning and real-time monitoring with rapid, unbiased assessment, mitigating human errors and leveraging multiple expert insights simultaneously .

The key limitations of computer simulations in replicating real-world systems include their inability to completely duplicate every feature or variable found in actual scenarios, due to the complexity and expense involved in simulating every potential factor. This often results in simulations that are approximations rather than exact replicas. Furthermore, rare or unforeseen scenarios may be omitted because designers might not predict their occurrence, limiting the simulation's scope in representing unusual but possible real-life events .

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) ensures high precision and efficiency by employing computers to control manufacturing equipment. This minimizes human error and allows for ultra-precise adjustments that are consistent across production runs. The systems facilitate the consistent production of parts that need to meet exact specifications, reducing material waste and ensuring optimal machine operations. CAM's integration with CAD also allows for seamless transition from design to production, streamlining workflows and enhancing overall efficiency .

Expert systems are uniquely advantageous in handling uncertainty in data due to their ability to reason with rules not precisely quantified, unlike traditional systems that rely on deterministic algorithms. They incorporate methods like backward and forward chaining, which adapt to incomplete or uncertain information to deduce logical conclusions. Their rule-based structures enable handling scenarios with varying data inputs flexibly, maintaining robust decision-making capabilities even under ambiguous conditions .

Robots offer several advantages over human labor, such as precision, consistency, and the ability to work in hazardous environments, thus improving safety. They can be programmed to perform multiple tasks efficiently and consistently without fatigue. Moreover, robots can repeatedly produce identical results, ensuring high-quality production standards. However, drawbacks include high costs of acquisition and maintenance, the need for complex programming, and potential limitations in adaptability to unforeseen situations compared to human workers .

CAD/CAM systems work together to optimize production by first using CAD systems to create precise product designs. These designs are interpreted by CAM systems that control manufacturing machinery, ensuring that the specifications are accurately executed in production. This integration eliminates operator error, reduces labor costs, enhances precision, and leads to predicted and optimal use of equipment. By creating an interconnected system, they streamline the entire design to production workflow, improving overall efficiency and reducing costs .

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