The CIMON-2 Robotic Assistant

CIMON-2 is a followup to the experimental CIMON robot

The CIMON-2 robotic assistant is an artificial intelligent robot that provides assistance to astronauts while on board the International Space Station. Airbus, IBM and the German Aerospace Center are working on the project to design a robotic assistant that will help astronauts complete their research projects in space. It will be able read experiments, record videos and have simple conversations.

The CIMON-2 robot has the ability to recognize people, objects, and emotions. It has eight microphones, one of which is directional for voice recognition. The robot has a camera which can take pictures of the environment around it.

It is capable of autonomous flight

The CIMON robotic is a machine that can autonomously fly and interact with astronauts. It is equipped with ultrasonic sensors to detect obstacles and objects coming in. The sensors will also detect distances between CIMON objects. These capabilities can help CIMON avoid potential hazards.

The CIMON Robot is the first robotic free-flying vehicle to explore the ISS. It was designed to operate in microgravity and be as safe as possible. It is programmable and its spherical design contrasts with the ISS's boxy environment. This gives it many advantages that make it an ideal companion for astronauts.

FAQ

Is Alexa an AI?

The answer is yes. But not quite yet.

Alexa is a cloud-based voice service developed by Amazon. It allows users interact with devices by speaking.

First, the Echo smart speaker released Alexa technology. Other companies have since used similar technologies to create their own versions.

These include Google Home and Microsoft's Cortana.

How does AI affect the workplace?

It will revolutionize the way we work. It will allow us to automate repetitive tasks and allow employees to concentrate on higher-value activities.

It will enhance customer service and allow businesses to offer better products or services.

It will enable us to forecast future trends and identify opportunities.

It will enable organizations to have a competitive advantage over other companies.

Companies that fail AI adoption will be left behind.

Who created AI?

Alan Turing

Turing was first born in 1912. His father was clergyman and his mom was a nurse. He was an exceptional student of mathematics, but he felt depressed after being denied by Cambridge University. He learned chess after being rejected by Cambridge University. He won numerous tournaments. He worked as a codebreaker in Britain's Bletchley Park, where he cracked German codes.

He died on April 5, 1954.

John McCarthy

McCarthy was born on January 28, 1928. He studied maths at Princeton University before joining MIT. The LISP programming language was developed there. He was credited with creating the foundations for modern AI in 1957.

He died on November 11, 2011.

Which countries are currently leading the AI market, and why?

China has more than $2B in annual revenue for Artificial Intelligence in 2018, and is leading the market. China's AI industry is led by Baidu, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., and Xiaomi Technology Inc.

The Chinese government has invested heavily in AI development. Many research centers have been set up by the Chinese government to improve AI capabilities. These centers include the National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition and the State Key Lab of Virtual Reality Technology and Systems.

China also hosts some of the most important companies worldwide, including Tencent, Baidu and Tencent. All these companies are active in developing their own AI strategies.

India is another country that has made significant progress in developing AI and related technology. India's government is currently focusing its efforts on developing a robust AI ecosystem.

Where did AI come from?

Artificial intelligence began in 1950 when Alan Turing suggested a test for intelligent machines. He said that if a machine could fool a person into thinking they were talking to another human, it would be considered intelligent.

John McCarthy later took up the idea and wrote an essay titled "Can Machines Think?" In 1956, McCarthy wrote an essay titled "Can Machines Think?" It was published in 1956.

How will governments regulate AI

AI regulation is something that governments already do, but they need to be better. They need to make sure that people control how their data is used. A company shouldn't misuse this power to use AI for unethical reasons.

They also need ensure that we aren’t creating an unfair environment for different types and businesses. If you are a small business owner and want to use AI to run your business, you should be allowed to do so without being restricted by big companies.

Statistics

• A 2021 Pew Research survey revealed that 37 percent of respondents who are more concerned than excited about AI had concerns including job loss, privacy, and AI's potential to “surpass human skills.” (builtin.com)
• The company's AI team trained an image recognition model to 85 percent accuracy using billions of public Instagram photos tagged with hashtags. (builtin.com)
• While all of it is still what seems like a far way off, the future of this technology presents a Catch-22, able to solve the world's problems and likely to power all the A.I. systems on earth, but also incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands. (forbes.com)
• According to the company's website, more than 800 financial firms use AlphaSense, including some Fortune 500 corporations. (builtin.com)
• In 2019, AI adoption among large companies increased by 47% compared to 2018, according to the latest Artificial IntelligenceIndex report. (marsner.com)

External Links

medium.com

• 4 Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Applications in the Healthcare Industry
• Medium

hadoop.apache.org

• Apache Hadoop

gartner.com

• Gartner Survey Finds That 37 Percent Of Organizations Have Implemented AI In Some Form
• Innovation Insight - Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Marketing

forbes.com

• There is no such thing as the Machine Learning Platform
• Growing At 300% To $8.5 Billon, Betterment Fees, Tax Edge

How To

How to set Alexa up to speak when charging

Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant, is able to answer questions, give information, play music and control smart-home gadgets. It can even listen to you while you're sleeping -- all without your having to pick-up your phone.

Alexa allows you to ask any question. Simply say "Alexa", followed with a question. Alexa will respond instantly with clear, understandable spoken answers. Alexa will become more intelligent over time so you can ask new questions and get answers every time.

You can also control other connected devices like lights, thermostats, locks, cameras, and more.

Alexa can also be used to control the temperature, turn off lights, adjust the temperature and order pizza.

Setting up Alexa to Talk While Charging

• Step 1. Turn on Alexa Device.

1. Open the Alexa App and tap the Menu icon (). Tap Settings.
2. Tap Advanced settings.
3. Select Speech Recognition
4. Select Yes, always listen.
5. Select Yes, you will only hear the word "wake"
6. Select Yes to use a microphone.
7. Select No, do not use a mic.
8. Step 2. Set Up Your Voice Profile.

• Select a name and describe what you want to say about your voice.
• Step 3. Step 3.

Use the command "Alexa" to get started.

For example: "Alexa, good morning."

Alexa will respond if she understands your question. Example: "Good morning John Smith!"

Alexa will not reply if she doesn’t understand your request.

• Step 4. Step 4.

If necessary, restart your device after making these changes.

Notice: If you modify the speech recognition languages, you might need to restart the device.