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Autonomous Systems
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Autonomous Systems

Autonomous machines are made up of many systems working together with different functions that can sense, plan and act based on changing variables.

Microsoft, 2021


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9

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Recommendation

Microsoft’s “explainer” describes how the future is autonomous, and Microsoft is on the cutting edge. “Project Bonsai” is a user-friendly interface that helps subject experts with no coding experience. After learning various methods to approach a task, AI can respond accurately and effectively to evolving environments. Autonomous systems work with human operators to optimize resources, solve complex problems, reduce waste and give workers time to learn new skills. Using Project Bonsai, companies can coordinate the best minds, aggregate their knowledge and build more robust solutions that can adapt to dynamic conditions. 

Take-Aways

  • Autonomous systems will eventually replace mechanized and automated systems.
  • “Sense, Plan, Act” is the feedback loop autonomous systems deploy to interact with and operate in an environment. 
  • Microsoft’s “Project Bonsai” is an interface for teaching autonomous system “brains” how to learn complex tasks.

About the Author

Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology corporation that produces computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers and related services.


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