Chapter 10 –discussion question #1: Based upon the current state of the art of robotics applications, which industries are most likely to embrace robotics ? Why ?
Chapter 10 –discussion question #2: Watch the following two videos:
for a different view on impact of AI on future jobs. What are your takeaways from these videos ? 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 ?
Chapter 10 –discussion exercise #1: Identify applications other than those discussed in this chapter where Pepper is being used for commercial and personal purposes.
Chapter 10 –discussion exercise #7: Conduct research to identify the most recent developments in self-driving cars
Chapter 11- discussion question #1: Explain why it is useful to describe group work in terms of the time/place framework
Chapter 11- discussion question #2: Describe the kinds of support that groupware can provide to decision makers
Chapter 11- discussion question #3: Explain why most groupware is deployed today over the web
Chapter 11- discussion question #4: Explain in what ways physical meetings can be inefficient. Explain how technology can make meetings more effective.
Chapter 11- discussion exercise #4: Compare Simon's four-phase decision-making model to the steps in using GDSS
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