ICOT: Japan Mobilizes for the New Generation

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Japan's Institute for New Generation Computer Technology (ICOT) develops technology for the Fifth Generation Computer Systems Project which will meet the needs of Japanese society in the 1990s. Planning for this project began in the 1970s with the hope that machines could be developed which fit the needs of people rather than vice versa. The combined government and private effort is pursuing the system in a parallel interface machine for high- speed decision making and a knowledge-based machine that manages large amounts of data. Intelligent software is being developed for the two hardware systems. Prolog, an artificial intelligence language, is the kernel development language. Conceptual and functional design of software is complete and the remaining seven years of the project will be aimed at subsystems and architecture design and finally, total system integration.

Knowledge-based systems, Parallel processing, Knowledge-Based System, PROLOG

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Supercool Generation

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Discovered in 1911, superconductivity is about to be applied to generation of electric power in central power plants. The first commercial installation will be a prototype 300-megavoltampere superconducting generator at the Gallatin power plant of the Tennesee Valley Authority. Studies have found that superconducting generators could be up to forty per cent smaller and one per cent more efficient than similar machines. At a temperature close to absolute zero, the conductor lacks resitivity and also a subsequent lack of electrical dissipation. Diagrams illustrate the superconducting generators.

Electric power plants, Superconducting devices, Energy, Power Systems, Power Plants, Superconductive Devices, Cryogenics

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The Fifth Generation: A Quantum Jump in Friendliness

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The Fifth Generation Computer Systems Project in Japan will produce computers that interact naturally with people. Applied artificial intelligence will be used to enhance productivity in smaller industries, optimize energy conversion, solve complex social problems, and foster international cooperation. Advances should occur not only in devices, but in design philosophy and in forms of application as well.

User Interface, User interfaces (Computers)

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