Leading computer science expert Professor Peter J. Bentley breaks down the fast-moving world of computers in the time of automata into 10 pivotal lessons.

In Ten Short Lessons in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, leading expert Professor Peter J. Bentley breaks down the fast-moving world of computers in the time of automata into 10 pivotal lessons, presenting the listener with the essential information they need to get to grips with our most powerful technology and its remarkable implications for our species.

From the origins and motivation behind the birth of AI and robotics, to using smart algorithms that allow us to build good robots, to the technologies that enable computers to understand a huge range of sensory information, including language and communication, to the challenges of emotional intelligence, unpredictable environments and imagination in artificial intelligence, this is a cutting-edge, expert-led guide for curious minds. 

About the series: the Pocket Einstein series is a collection of essential guides for anyone looking to understand a little more about some of the most relevant science that affects us all in the 21st century. Broken down into 10 simple lessons and written by leading experts in their field, discover the 10 most important takeaways from those areas of science we should all know more about.