Engineering of Mind: An Introduction to the Science of Intelligent Systems

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James S. Albus (National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD) Alexander M. Meystel (Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA; National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD)

Engineering of Mind

An Introduction to the Science of Intelligent Systems

James S. Albus (National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD), Alexander M. Meystel (Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA; National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD)

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Wiley-Interscience
30 August 2001

Engineering: general; Maintenance & repairs; Expert & knowledge-based systems

Series: Wiley Series on Intelligent Systems

Presenting a reference model architecture for the design of intelligent systems

Engineering of Mind presents the foundations for a computational theory of intelligence. It discusses the main streams of investigation that will eventually converge in a scientific theory of mind and proposes an avenue of research that might best lead to the development of truly intelligent systems.

This book presents a model of the brain as a hierarchy of massive parallel computational modules and data structures interconnected by information pathways. Using this as the basic model on which intelligent systems should be based, the authors propose a reference model architecture that accommodates concepts from artificial intelligence, control theory, image understanding, signal processing, and decision theory. Algorithms, procedures, and data embedded within this architecture would enable the analysis of situations, the formulation of plans, the choice of behaviors, and the computation of uncertainties. The computational power to implement the model can be achieved in practical systems in the foreseeable future through hierarchical and parallel distribution of computational tasks.

The authors' reference model architecture is expressed in terms of the Real-time Control System (RCS) that has been developed primarily at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Suitable for engineers, computer scientists, researchers, and students, Engineering of Mind blends current theory and practice to achieve a coherent model for the design of intelligent systems.

By: James S. Albus (National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg MD), Alexander M. Meystel (Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA; National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD)
Imprint: Wiley-Interscience
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 728g
ISBN: 9780471438540
ISBN 10: 0471438545
Series: Wiley Series on Intelligent Systems
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 30 August 2001
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

JAMES S. ALBUS is Senior Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland. ALEXANDER M. MEYSTEL is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University and a guest researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.