Artificial Intelligence

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History of innovation December 2, 2021 Artificial Intelligence, Chemistry and Materials, Computing, Economic Development, Firsts, Physical World, Sensing and Devices, The 1970s

PROSPECTOR computer-based expert system

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One of the first computer-based expert systems aids geologists in mineral exploration.

History of innovation November 17, 2021 Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Military, Security and Defense, Software, The 2000s

Artificial intelligence: CALO

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“Hey, Siri. Did you really start as cognitive decision making software?”

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Firsts, Software, The 1980s

ImageCalc software

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Image processing system makes it possible to manipulate 3D object models overlaid on imagery.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Firsts, Security and Defense, Seminal Innovations, Software, The 1980s

Random Sample Consensus (RANSAC) algorithm

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Algorithm becomes widely referenced paradigm for computer vision.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Artificial Intelligence, Business, Communication, Computing, Firsts, Products, Seminal Innovations, Sensing and Devices, Software, The 2000s

Siri

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Apple acquired our spin-off and the iPhone got Siri.

History of innovation August 26, 1966 Artificial Intelligence, Firsts, Robotics, Seminal Innovations, Software, The 1960s

Shakey the Robot

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The first mobile robot that could perceive, plan, and execute assigned tasks.