ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SPECIALISTS (COMPUTER SPECIALISTS OCCUPATIONS IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS) California Occupational Guide Number 2004 - C (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1996
THE JOB 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) programming describes the ability of a computer to think for itself. AI Specialist is the name often given to computer scientists who specialize in AI. Those in automation and robotics design software programs that utilize expert, or knowledge-based systems specific to robotics and manufacturing operations, including product specification and design applications. They also use AI in sensor and vision applications. AI Specialists are also involved in studying neural networks which is the fastest-growing segment of AI. Neural networks mimic the brain's ability to recognize and comprehend patterns, voices, and written characters. Researchers are involved in developing industrial applications including software for diagnostic tools, and self-taught robots.
COMPENSATION
Wage information not available
REQUIREMENTS
JOB RELATED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
-- Expert systems
-- Neural networks
-- Machine vision systems
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
-- Bachelor degree in computer science, information science, information
systems, data processing or a related major.
-- Advanced degree may be required.
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
Not available
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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