Artificial Intelligence for Robotics - Second Edition

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Chapter 1

1. What does the acronym PID stand for? Is this considered an AI software method?

   PID stands for Proportional, Integral, Derivative, and is a type of closed-loop controller that does not require a model (simulation) to operate. PID is not an AI method because there is no learning or adaptation involved in the decision-making. PIDs are very useful control techniques and are widely used to control motors and thermostats.

2. What is the Turing Test? Do you feel that this is a valid method of assessing an artificial intelligence system?

   The Turing Test, originally called The Imitation Game by Alan Turing, is an imaginary test, or thought experiment, in which a person communicates with someone or something via a teletype (or a text message, ...