AI and Robotics, Getting Smarter Rather than Tougher

The new wave of cobotics--robots that can safely work alongside humans--offers tremendous possibilities for industry. And with artificial intelligence (AI), smart robotics is changing the game. Thanks to new cognitive capabilities, robots can perform more than just repetitive tasks. DirectIndustry e-magazine interviewed Raun Kilgo, Director of the Robotic Process Automation division at technology research firm ISG. DirectIndustry e-magazine: How would you define AI in robotics?