Mind Children: The Future of Robot and Human Intelligence"A dizzying display of intellect and wild imaginings by Moravec, a world-class roboticist who has himself developed clever beasts . . . Undeniably, Moravec comes across as a highly knowledgeable and creative talent--which is just what the field needs".--Kirkus Reviews. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 6
Page 56
... cell types . At the outermost level is a network of neurons that respond to contrast , motion , other more specific ... horizontal cells and the bipolar cells . The horizontal cells , whose thousands of fibers cover large circular ...
... cell types . At the outermost level is a network of neurons that respond to contrast , motion , other more specific ... horizontal cells and the bipolar cells . The horizontal cells , whose thousands of fibers cover large circular ...
Page 57
... cell axons connect to complicated multilayer synapses on the axonless ... horizontal , bipolar , and amacrine cells , and a million ganglion cells ... horizontal and bipolar cells and the amacrine cell synapses each seem to ...
... cell axons connect to complicated multilayer synapses on the axonless ... horizontal , bipolar , and amacrine cells , and a million ganglion cells ... horizontal and bipolar cells and the amacrine cell synapses each seem to ...
Page 164
... horizontal cell . It makes thousands of connections to the photocells in a large field and computes the average brightness of the field . The analogous job for a robot might be done by a computer program that adds together thousands of ...
... horizontal cell . It makes thousands of connections to the photocells in a large field and computes the average brightness of the field . The analogous job for a robot might be done by a computer program that adds together thousands of ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
able allow amacrine cells animals answer apple artificial intelligence become bits body brain calculation called camera Cellticks cellular automaton complex components computational power cooperation copy defection developed devices Dynabook effect electronic encoded energy ENIAC evolution evolved faster function future general-purpose genetic hand hardware hashlife high-level languages horizontal cell human IBM CPC individual infection instance instructions integrated circuit interactions kind layer less machine language machinery magic glasses mathematical memory microprocessor million mind mobile motion move mutation nervous systems neural neurons Newway objects operating system organisms original pattern personal computers photocells photon physics possible predictable produced quantum mechanics retina robot arms scan screen sensors signal simply simulation space speed Step superintelligent switch synapses tape things thousands tiny transistor universe users vacuum tube vertebrate virus viruses wires