In today's rapidly evolving world, AI has become an integral part of our daily lives, transforming routine tasks and paving the way for innovation. The Unisys Innovation Program invites students to delve into uncharted territories of AI technology and create groundbreaking solutions.
Imagine AI seamlessly integrating into your daily routine. At home, an AI-driven personal assistant converses with you and manages household chores, brewing your morning coffee, operating the vacuum robot, adjusting room lighting and temperature, and even replenishing groceries by monitoring your fridge's contents. During lunch, this AI companion assists in nutrition recommendations, monitors your health and provides valuable insights to guide your wellness journey. At night, it plays your favorite tunes for a restful sleep.
Or envision a future where generative AI transforms text into lifelike, artistic images, democratizing visual content creation for everyone, regardless of their design skills.
AI's influence extends across various domains like healthcare, finance, transportation and entertainment. While it offers many benefits, it also poses ethical and privacy challenges. Responsible AI deployment, data security and transparency are essential to harness its full potential ethically.
While these examples showcase a few AI applications, we urge students to explore the options below or venture further to craft innovative proposals:
| AI at home | AI at work | AI in healthcare | AI in industry |
| Smart homes | Copilot | Actions based on real-time data | Curated feeds |
| Alexa and Siri | Generate work-related artifacts | Medical records scanning | Personalized marketing |
| Generative AI | Advance diagnosis | Manufacturing |
As you explore ideas within AI, consider the following technologies:
| Techniques | Vision | Language | Speech | Robotics |
| Machine Learning | Image recognition | Language processing | Speech-to-text | Cognitive systems |
| Deep learning | Image classification | Language understanding | Text-to-speech | Theory of Mind |
| Neural networks | Facial recognition | Language generation | Automated speech | |
| Predictive analysis | People tracing | Classification and analysis | Bi-directional voice translation | |
| Translation |