Intelligent machines¿commercial potential

Artificial intelligence is defined and the components necessary for the mechanism of an industrial robot are discussed. The possibilities and constraints are assessed, leading up to a consideration of production aids which have an intelligent response. These fall into the classes of machine monitoring and visual inspection of fabricated parts, namely spindular objects and stampings and pressings. The second part of the paper discusses the application of intelligent machines in automatic personal identification, particular reference being made to signature validation.