Artificial Intelligence Problems and Their Solutions

This book lends insight into solving some wellknown AI problems using the most efficient methods by humans and computers. The book discusses the importance of developing criticalthinking methods and skills, and develops a consistent approach toward each problem: 1) a precise description of a wellknown AI problem coupled with an effective graphical representation; 2) discussion of possible approaches to solving each problem; 3) identifying and presenting the best known human solution to each problem; 4) evaluation and discussion of the Human Window aspects for the best solution; 5) a playability site where students can exercise the process of developing their solutions, as well as experiencing the best solution; 6) code or pseudocode implementing the solution algorithm, and 7) academic references for each problem. Features: Addresses AI problems well known to computer science and mathematics students from a number of perspectives Covers classic AI problems such as Twelve Coins, Red Donkey, Cryptarithms, Rubiks Cube, Missionaries/Cannibals, Knights Tour, Monty Hall, and more Includes a companion CDROM with source code, solutions, figures, and more Includes playability sites where students can exercise the process of developing their solutions Describes problemsolving methods which may be applied to many problem situations