industrial applications

"Thermostats that adjust themselves, refrigerators that notify their owners when the food inside them is about to expire, a robotic assistant that can set alarms and answer almost any question--all of these things would have seemed impossible only a few decades ago. However, thanks to rapidly advancing technological developments, these and more are available to the average citizen. As technology becomes increasingly incorporated in everyday objects, knowing how to use it is becoming a crucial skill"--Provided by publisher.

"Looks at artificial intelligence at its cutting edge from the viewpoint of established companies like Anthem, Ping An, Airbus, and Capital One. Filled with insights, strategies, and best practices . . . provides leaders and their teams with the information they need to help their own companies take AI to the next level. If you're curious about the next phase in the implementation of artificial intelligence within companies, or if you're looking to adopt this powerful technology in a more robust way yourself . . . [this book] will give you a rare inside look at what the leading adopters are doing, while providing you with the tools to put AI at the core of everything you do'--Publisher.

"Describes uses for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in different fields, including health care, emergency services, hospitality, and personal use, as well as more creative outlets such as writing or composing music. Includes several critical 'Think About It' questions and a 'Leading the Way' special feature"--Provided by publisher.

"This book discusses the history and current state of high-tech folding in the world of manufacturing and how it is informed by folding in the natural world. Readers meet the leading scientists and artists in the field, learn about the manufacturing applications of folding in aerospace and other fields, and where folding technology is going in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the importance of knowledge in the workplace and looks at how corporations can increase, evaluate, and utilize their workers' knowledge to better serve customers.

Focuses on the topic, human waste, offering a variety of perspectives, eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper and magazine accounts, and many more to illuminate the issue.

Scientific discussion of magnets for high school through adult readers, looking at the history of the natural phenomenon and investigating some of the ways magnets are being used today in the fields of science, medicine, technology, and entertainment.

Examines the history and development of artificial intelligence, and looks at ways in which the technology might be used in the future.