Artificial Intelligence

Exercises:

2.5: If the current target location were to be moved, the middle layer of Example 2.5 travels to the original position of that target and does not try to go to the new position. Change the controller so that the robot can adapt to targets moving.

2.6: The current controller visits the locations in the to_do list sequentially.

(a) Change the controller so that it is opportunistic; when it selects the next location to visit, it selects the location that is closest to its current position. It should still visit all the locations.

(b) Give one example of an environment in which the new controller visits all the locations in fewer time steps than the original controller.

(c) Give one example of an environment in which the original controller visits all the locations in fewer time steps than the modified controller.

(d) Change the controller so that, at every step, the agent heads toward whichever target location is closest to its current position.

(e) Can the controller from part (d) get stuck and never reach a target in an example where the original controller will work? Either give an example in which it gets stuck and explain why it cannot find a solution, or explain why it gets to a goal whenever the original can.

2.9: Suppose you have a new job and must build a controller for an intelligent robot. You tell your bosses that you just have to implement a command function and a state transition function. They are very skeptical. Why these functions? Why only these? Explain why a controller requires a command function and a state transition function, but not other functions. Use proper English. Be concise

Textbook: https://artint.info/2e/html/ArtInt2e.Ch2.html for reference.

Chapter 15 – From the week’s chapter reading, we learn from the author’s case studies that, despite the alleged importance of scientific advice in the policy-making process, its evident that scientific results are often not used. Why? The authors proposed a science-policy interface that would be realized by the inclusion of information visualization in the policy analysis process. That way, the gap between both fields can be addressed based on the current challenges of science-policy interfaces with visualizations.

Q1: According to Shneiderman and Bederson (2003), information visualization emerged from research in human-computer interaction, computer science, graphics, visual design, psychology, and business. With this revelation in mind, identify, and discuss the benefits?

Chapter 16 – Following the chapter reading, the authors assert that the twentieth century is considered as the century of population explosion and fossil fuels burning, environmental policies and the transition to effective use of renewable energy sources as a priority with a strategic focus on specific countries around the world. In addition, this move has created several different projects whose main focus is to formulate policies associated with climate change and energy governance. Many of the policies and projects identified aim to support the energy sources switching between fuels like fossils and nuclear power to renewables like solar, wind, and or water. Specifically, the chapter provides the foundations of policy implementation, and methods as well investigations of five policy implementation case studies through a comparative analysis.

Q2: Looking further into the chapter, theoretical grounds of policy implementation, Buse et al., (2012) argue that policy implementation is the execution of a formulated policy – turning theory into practice. When turning theory into practice, the authors stated that it was common for certain observations. What are those observations? Briefly identify, and provide a brief discussion for each observation.

Project Objectives Checklist

1. Enhance the project documentation
2. Create a final project signature page
3. Write a typical change request scenario
4. Write a professional change request procedure
5. Submit the module use-case document to the course Dropbox for grading

During these project objectives, you will work with project scope and handling changes to prevent catastrophic failure to the project. The project scope is usually defines as the use-case documentation is created and approved. The project manager should finally get signatures from the other managers when everyone agrees on the final draft of the project. The final draft is the scope and it will typically not change unless there is a change request.

1. At the bottom of the project use-case documentation, add a signature page for all required manager signatures. Make sure the signature page looks and feels professional which should include the date of when a manager signed the use-case documentation for approval. You have more objectives in the course to build and integrate into your documentation but this should always be the last page of the document.
2. Next document a typical scenario that might actually be a good reason to change the scope of a project. For instance, the documentation might not include form validation controls. As the users are testing, the validation is always necessary to keep the data clean in the database. Create your own scenario that could change the scope of the project and would cause the managers to agree and accept the change request.
3. Document the change request procedure. This professional procedure would be used in a business when a tester found an issue that requires a project change and the requestor would need to follow through each step before the change would even be considered. Document the procedure in a chronological order as if each step was a checklist.

Case Study 1: Should a Computer Grade Your Essays?

1. Identify the kinds of systems described in this case.

2. What are the benefits of automated essay grading? What are the drawbacks?

3. What management, organization, and technology factor should be considered when deciding whether to use AES?

Case Study 2: American Water Keeps Data Flowing

1. How did implementing a data warehouse help American Water move toward a more centralized organization?

2. Give some examples of problems that would have occurred at American Water if its data were not “clean”?

3. How did American Water’s data warehouse improve operations and management decision making?

Case Study 3: Driving Ari Fleet Management with Real-Time Analytics

1. Why was data management so problematic at ARI?

2. Describe ARI’s earlier capabilities for data analysis and reporting and their impact on the business.

3. Was SAP HANA a good solution for ARI? Why or why not?

4. Describe the changes in the business as a result of adopting HANA.

Case Study 4: Zappos

1. Define SCM and how it can benefit Zappos.

2. Explain CRM and why Zappos would benefit from the implementation of a CRM system.

3. Demonstrate why Zappos would need to implement SCM, CRM, and ERP for a connected corporation.

4. Analyze the merger between Zappos and Amazon and assess potential issues for Zappos customers.

5. Propose a plan for how Zappos can use Amazon’s supply chain to increase sales and customer satisfaction.

**Case study in attachments

Solution instructions:

• Each answer must have at least 100 words
• • The ‘answers’ to the questions are best formulated by reviewing the case and the reading materials up
• Please attach the references used for the solution
• Use APA Style for references
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited
• Arrange the answers directly after each question

Now that you have identified a place to start with your career, take some time to figure out what it takes to get started in that area.

Please go out and identify three different positions open that you would be excited or willing to apply for at some point in your life.

Please keep track of the company web sites you visit, the job search engines you used, and maintain your documentation in a place you can find later.

• (10 points) Describe a role or position you would like to have with an organization that allows you to do the things you want to do.
• (3 points each) Name two companies that employ people doing what you want to do. These companies should be active in the area you are excited about. List the company size, location, and annual revenue.
• (4 points) Describe one company or organization you would not like to work at and explain why.
• (10 points) Describe a job you would like to apply for right now, before you finish college. List starting salary, required skills, and where you need to be to do it. Cite a link to the job posting.
• (10 points) Describe a job you would like to apply for when you graduate from college. List starting salary, required skills, and where you need to be to do it. Cite a link to the job posting.

• (10 points) Describe a job you would like to apply for later in your career, perhaps 5-10 years after graduation. List starting salary, required skills, and where you need to be to do it. Cite a link to the job posting

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