Plan for a Computer-Based Consultant System

Citation

Nilsson, N. J., Agin, J., Deutsch, B. G., Fikes, R., & Sacerdoti, E. D. (1974). Plan for a Computer-Based Consultant System. STANFORD RESEARCH INST MENLO PARK CALIF.

Abstract

This report describes the goals and plans for a five-year project to develop a computer-based system that will serve as an expert consultant to a human apprentice. Together, the system and the apprentice will be engaged in a task of “checking out” and repairing electro-mechanical equipment in a workstation domain.

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