MINSKY, Marvin interviewed by John Hockenberry
Personaje: MINSKY, Marvin
February 12, 2008.
Marvin Minsky was the Toshiba professor of media arts and sciences and computer science and engineering emeritus at MIT. Professor Minsky was a pioneer in the field of robotics and telepresence and he designed some of the first visual scanners and mechanical hands with tactile sensors. A philosopher and scientist, he worked in artificial intelligence since the 1950s and his 1961 paper, "Steps Towards Artificial Intelligence" was seminal to the field. Professor Minsky’s recent focus was on imparting human common sense to machines.
February 12, 2008.
Marvin Minsky was the Toshiba professor of media arts and sciences and computer science and engineering emeritus at MIT. Professor Minsky was a pioneer in the field of robotics and telepresence and he designed some of the first visual scanners and mechanical hands with tactile sensors. A philosopher and scientist, he worked in artificial intelligence since the 1950s and his 1961 paper, "Steps Towards Artificial Intelligence" was seminal to the field. Professor Minsky’s recent focus was on imparting human common sense to machines.
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