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AI Micro Course: Applied AI Systems

AI in Action: Robotics, Systems, and Real-World Impact explores how artificial intelligence systems interact with physical hardware and operate in real-world environments. Students learn how embedded

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Course Summary

AI in Action: Robotics, Systems, and Real-World Impact examines how artificial intelligence systems are built and deployed in real-world technologies. Students learn about embedded systems, including microcontrollers and sensors that enable machines to operate and respond in real time. The course explores how robotics systems use AI to perceive their surroundings and carry out complex tasks such as medical procedures or automated warehouse operations. It also investigates how AI systems combine sensors, processing units, and algorithms to make automated decisions. Finally, students explore real-world applications in fields like healthcare and business while considering the importance of continuous learning in the rapidly evolving AI field.

Course Outline

    1. Introduction to Embedded Systems
    2. AI in Robotics
    3. AI Systems Design & Decision-Making
    4. Applied AI: Medicine and Business
    5. Lifelong Learning for AI Professionals