학술논문
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Africa [Regional]
Document Type
Periodical
Author
Source
IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine IEEE Robot. Automat. Mag. Robotics & Automation Magazine, IEEE. 26(4):131-135 Dec, 2019
Subject
Language
ISSN
1070-9932
1558-223X
1558-223X
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) provides many opportunities for social and economic empowerment in developing countries. However, when one thinks of Africa, robotics does not spring immediately to mind as the most relevant application of AI, considering that the continent typically has high unemployment and fast-growing populations. Nevertheless, some countries in Africa have embraced robotics on the basis that it has an important role to play in their economic development. In this article, we explore this role and the ways in which Africa can best exploit the opportunities afforded by intelligent automation and robotics. It also highlights strategies to offset the threats posed by global factors, such as premature deindustrialization.