Objectives for this topic

By the end of this topic you should be able to:

describe robotics and artificial intelligence;
describe a system in terms of input, processing and output.

You might also be able to:

describe the process a computer goes through in recognising voice commands.

Introduction

We are living through the Fourth Industrial Revolution; the odds are likely that your working life will be heavily impacted by the use of technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence. These technologies are already used in many services you may not be aware of. This week you will learn the use of robotics and AI in the travel booking system.

Working through your coursebook

Read pages 8-9 in your Computing Stage 8 book.

Make sure you understand the scenario on page 8.
The keywords in blue are useful not just for within this topic, but throughout the module and even the whole subject.

Watch the video below on how to make flashcards using Cram.com

(Note. If the video looks blurry you can select a higher bandwidth by clicking on the cog symbol on the bottom right of the video. You can also make it full screen by clicking on the double headed arrow next to the cog symbol)

Make sure you have the skills in the Do You Remember box on page 9.

Read pages 9-11 in your Computing Stage 8 book.

Complete the practice activity on pages 10-11.
Make sure that you understand the key words described on page 10. Add them to your cram.com flashcards.

Read pages 11-12 in your Computing Stage 8 book.

Complete the practice activity on page 12; try and talk to your family and friends about the discussion points.
Make sure that you understand the key words described on page 11. Add them to your cram.com flashcards.

Read pages 12-13 in your Computing Stage 8 book.

Complete the practice activity on page 13.

Review

Reflect upon the four pages you have just covered. In your notes summarise:

what you have learnt;
what you already knew;
what surprised you;
what you are curious to know more about.

Support activity for this topic

Want to find out more about robots? Watch this interesting video on modern robotics:

Extension activity for this topic

READ -Fourth Industrial Revolution (Wikepedia)