The subject introduces the fundamental principles, methods and technologies for the development of Ambient Intelligence (AmI) systems, physical spaces that are sensitive and respond to the presence of people. The AmI paradigm requires the application of artificial intelligence to process data from sensors embedded in the environment (cameras, microphones or touch screens, accelerometers, etc.) and thus assist people in a multitude of scenarios through of a natural user interface. The applications of the AmI paradigm cover the domestic, industrial, hospital or vehicle environment, among others.
In this subject, following a responsible and Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence approach, the concepts and main characteristics of an AmI system will be examined, as well as methodologies for developing AmI applications. The subject will have a practical nature, facilitating experimentation with the main technologies for the implementation of prototypes of AmI systems. In addition, the main challenges for the development of AmI systems will be analyzed.
The objective of the course is to train students to:
- Analyze the application of the Ambient Intelligence paradigm
- Develop prototypes of Ambient Intelligence systems