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January 1998, Vol. 15, No. 1 |
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1997: The Year in Review Editor David Blanchard presents a sweeping overview of the major events of the preceding year in intelligent systems. Concurrent engineering, biometrics, Deep Blue vs Kasparov, Microsoft's AI adventures, even virtual pets are included in this annual recap. Since you can't keep the players in the industry straight any more without a scorecard, we helpfully provide just such a scorecard. Book Shelf Reviews of current books dealing with intelligent systems. Products A compilation of new product release information, ranging from neural networks and expert systems, to speech recognition and virtual reality. Intelligent Applications A round-up of recently released applications utilizing intelligent technologies. Calendar A list of upcoming intelligent systems-related events. News Briefs A snapshot of newsworthy events in the intelligent systems arena, capped by Computer Associates' acquisition of AI Ware. ISR 1997 Article Index A guide to every feature-length article and news brief printed in Intelligent Systems Report in 1997. Medical Center Cuts Clinic Costs The Veterans Affairs Medical Center has developed an expert system called the Epileptologist's Assistant, which guides nurses in gathering patient histories. This system has helped cut specialty clinic costs by 40%. |
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Speech Recognition Enables Medical Robot for Heart Surgery Computer Motion has developed AESOP 3000, a surgeon-controlled robotic arm capable of maneuvering and positioning an endoscope in heart surgery procedures. New Drugs Created with VR Using virtual reality hardware and software, Parke-Davis has been able to improve the molecular modeling research techniques it uses to develop new pharmaceutical products. IBM and NASA Recognized for Pushing the Nano-Envelope IBM and NASA were awarded the 1997 Feynman Prizes for their research efforts in nanotechnology. Jasmine Adds Knowledge Retrieval and VR Capabilities Computer Associates has signed separate deals with Excalibur Technologies and Superscape that will add knowledge retrieval and virtual reality capabilities to its new Jasmine object solution. Knowledge Broker Software Integrates Web Info PerSavant from KnowledgeLink Interactive is a knowledge management tool that delivers a customized publication integrating relevant industry knowledge from a wide range of sources. Project Launched to Improve Condition-Based Maintenance Neural Computer Sciences is developing the neural network technology for the European Union's Neural-Maine project, which aims to simplify the application of condition monitoring to complex machinery. Neural Nets Help Turn Down the Noise Arvin Industries is working with the U.S. Air Force to develop a neural network system able to determine the quality of noise in such vehicles. |
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