Robotics, AI and Building Apps


1. Assignment 1

Chapter 10

Discussion Question 1: Based on the current state of art of robotics applications, which industries are most likely to embrace robotics? Why?

Discussion Question 2: Watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggN8wCWSIx4 for a different view on the impact of AI on future jobs. What are your takeaways from the video? What is the more likely scenario in your view? How can you prepare for the day when humans indeed may not need to apply for many jobs? Write a report.

Exercise 1: Identify applications other than those discussed in this chapter where Pepper is being used for commercial and personal purposes.

Exercise 7: Conduct research to identify the most recent developments in self-driving cars. Write a report.

Chapter 11

Discussion Question 1: Explain why it is useful to describe group work in terms of the time/space framework.

Discussion Question 2: Describe the kinds of support that groupware can provide to decision makers.

Discussion Question 3: Explain why most groupware is deployed today over the web.

Discussion Question 4: Explain in what ways physical meetings can be inefficient. Explain how technology can make meetings more effective.

Exercise 4: Compare Simon’s four-phase decision-making model to the steps in using GDSS. Write a report.

Textbook: Business Intelligence and Analytics 

ISBN: 9780135192016

Your response should be 5-6 pages. There must be APA formatted references (and APA in-text citation) to support the thoughts in the post.

2. Portfolio Assignment

Discuss a current business process in a specific industry (The current business process itself and the industry in which the business process is utilized).

After explaining the current situation, take the current learning from the course and:

1. Explain a new technology that the business should deploy.  Be specific, don’t only note the type of technology but the specific instance of technology.  (For example, a type of technology is smart automation a specific type of automation is automated light-dimming technology).

2. Note the pros and cons of the technology selected.

3. Note various factors the business should consider prior to deploying the new technology

The above submission should be 3 pages in length.  Remember the total length does not include the APA-approved cover page or the references.  There should be at least three APA-approved references to support your work. Please refer to Textbook: Business Intelligence and Analytics 

ISBN: 9780135192016

3. Assignment: Building APPS

Using the industry where you currently work or have worked before, write a 3-page proposal recommending your choice between Android or iOS. From a user and developer’s perspective, which would you recommend to your company and why?

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Please provide 3 – 5 peer-review references to substantiate your viewpoint. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.