Tool-Using AI System

A Tool-Using AI System is an AI system that performs tool use (of tools to manipulate the world).

• Context:
  • It can range from being a Physical Tool-Using AI System to being an Virtual Tool-Using AI System, based on the physicality for their tools.
  • It can range from being a Tool-Using Seeing AI System to being a Tool-Using Hearing AI System to being a Tool-Using Tasting AI System to being a Tool-Using Reading AI System, based on their input capabilities.
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• Example(s):
  • Physical Tool-Using AI Systems, such as:
    • An Tool-Using Industrial Robot that assembles car parts on an assembly line.
    • A Tool-Using Surgical Robot that perform precise and minimally invasive procedures.
    • ...
  • An Information Processing Tool-Using AI System, such as:
    • An Event Booking Chatbot that schedules and books events and appointments for users.
    • An Editorializing Chatbot that aids in editing and formatting documents for publication.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Information-Providing AI Systems.
  • Tool Using Humans (e.g. robotic-tool using human), Tool Using Animals.
• See also: Robotics, Generative Adversarial Network, Reinforcement Learning, Embodied AI.

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References

2024

• Perplexity
  • Key Characteristics
    1. **Physical Interaction**: Tool-Using AI Systems often exhibit characteristics of Athletic AIs, as they interact with and manipulate the physical world through the use of tools.
    2. **Autonomy**: These systems may operate with varying degrees of autonomy, reducing the need for human involvement in their operations.
    3. **Engineered Design**: Most Tool-Using AI Systems are Engineered AIs, purposely designed and developed for specific tool-using applications.
    4. **Diverse Applications**: These systems find applications in various domains that involve physical interaction and manipulation, such as industrial robotics, surgical robotics, and even chatbot assistants that can perform tasks like booking reservations.

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