Changing Digital Technologies 2.1.6

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What are the most notable achievements of:
Charles Babbage
Ada Lovelace
Alan Turing
Grace Hopper
James Gosling
Sir Tim Berners-Lee
and Steve Jobs?
Charles Babbage invented the Difference Engine in 1823
Ada Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer - she believed computes could work with more than just numbers
Alan Turing invented the Turing Test and broke the Nazi Enigma code in WW2
Grace
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Define a robot.
A machine that can be programmed to perform a sequence of actions.
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What is an industrial robot? Give at least two advantages and disadvantages
An industrial robot is a robot which is preprogrammed to perform a repetitive movement.
Advantages: consistent quality, increased production, more cost-effective, have no basic human needs
Disadvantages: cannot react, expensive to install
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What is an autonomous robot, and how does it work?
An autonomous robot is a robot which can decide on its own what action to take, based on information it has received. It has sensors to perceive information, and actuators to move.
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Give at least two advantages and disadvantages of robots.
Advantages: they can be used in remote/hazardous locations, they are consistent, they do not het tired, they can work in unlighted, unheated areas, they do not need holidays, they can be more cost-effective overall
Disadvantages: they are expensive to ins
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Define Artificial Intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence is the ability of a computer to appear to have human-like intelligence, making decisions and processing information like a human.
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What is the difference between Artificial Narrow Intelligence and Artificial General Intelligence?
Artificial Narrow Intelligence refers to the ability of a computer to outperform a human in one specific task, e.g. chess. Artificial General Intelligence is what is often depicted in movies - the ability of a computer / robot to learn and become like a h
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Define machine learning and give examples of how it can be applied to real life.
Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence based on the idea that systems can learn from data, identify patterns and make decisions with minimal human intervention. It is used in self-driving cars and online recommendation offers such as thos
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What is an autonomous vehicle?
An autonomous vehicle is a vehicle capable of sensing its environment and operating without human involvement. A truly autonomous vehicle requires no human attention or interaction.
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Give at least two arguments for and against autonomous cars.
For: eliminates risk of human error, helps disabled or elderly people get around, reduces number of car accidents
Against: unemployment for taxi drivers, expensive, risk of hacking, who is responsible in a crash?
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What is the Internet of Things? Give examples of what can be an Internet of Things device.
The Internet of Things refers to physical devices connected to the Internet, sharing and collecting data. Practically anything can be connected to the IoT if it can be connected to the Internet to be controlled or communicate information, e.g. a toy, a sm
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What is:
a smart home
Smart security
Smart lighting
Smart audio
a smart TV?
A smart home is a home which is connected with appliances to automate specific tasks, e.g. program sprinklers, control AC, etc.
Smart security is a network of integrated, electronic devices working together with a central control panel to protect a home a
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Define augmented and virtual reality. Provide examples of each.
Augmented reality is an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to add digital information on an image, e.g. Pokemon Go. Virtual reality is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment. You need a headset for VR. I
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of AR and VR?
AR advantages: increases engagement and interaction, provides a richer user experience
AR disadvantages: relies on performance level of devices, location privacy issues
VR advantages: can be used for training employees, creates a marketplace for new busin
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AR vs VR
AR: can still see the real work around you, can be accessed with just a phone
VR: immersed in digital world, needs specialist equipment
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