This text provides a comprehensive, colorful, up to date, and accessible presentation of AI without sacrificing theoretical foundations. It includes numerous examples, applications, full color images, and human interest boxes to enhance student interest. Advanced topics cover neural nets, genetic algorithms, and complex board games. A companion DVD is included with resources, simulations, and figures from the book. Instructors’ resources are available upon adoption.<br><br>FEATURES OF SECOND EDITION:<br><br>• New separate chapters on Robotics, Machine Learning, and Computer Games<br>• Introduces important AI concepts e.g., expert systems, use in video games, neural nets,machine learning, and more through practical applications<br>• Includes DVD with resources, simulations, and figures from the book<br>• Numerous instructors’ resources e.g., solutions, Microsoft PP slides, etc. available for adopters<br>