INTRODUCTION TO ICT

Assignment: 1

Submitted To:
Hufsa Mohsin
Submitted By:
Maria Munir
Reg No:
FA21-BEC-040
Section:
1B
Q) Explore atleast two latest Artificial Intelligence based ( or any other recent technology)
device/software from economics domain.

Your assignment must contain (but not limited to) the following content

 Introduction
 Structure
 Working
 Technology
 Type of system (embedded, network etc)
 Connection and Configuration
 Benefits and drawbacks
 Pictures to describe different parts
1) Sonos One:
INTRODUCTION:

The Sonos One, the first-ever Sonos smart speaker, was launched amid
a mass of brand new clever speakers in 2017, as Apple, Amazon, Google
and more all got in one the AI action with its Home Pod, Echo and
Home offerings respectively.
But these were all speakers made by companies that are smart, but not
first and foremost experts in audio. That’s why, for hi-fi fans, the more
recent trend for audio companies licensing smart technology is much
more interesting.
The Sonos One is essentially a Play:1 (remember that?) with Amazon
Alexa and Google Assistant built-in, and that’s a winning combination in
our book. If you don't care for voice control, you should know that the
cheaper Sonos One SL, which followed in 2019, is identical to the One
but without the built-in microphones and voice assistant support.
Structure:
In terms of shape and size, the One's looks are practically identical to
those of the late  The only significant aesthetic departure is the
replacement of the Play:1’s grey wraparound grille with a black or
white grille, depending on the color of speaker you’ve chosen.

Overall, the One blends into its surroundings even more effectively
than its predecessor.
Things have changed on the top plate, where the three buttons of the
Play:1 have been replaced by a touch-sensitive panel decorated with a
circle of tiny, white LEDs and symbols.
These represent play/pause, the microphone and Sonos’s now-familiar
context-sensitive actions, while the white LEDs illustrate whether voice
control is switched on.
Sonos is keen to point out that switching voice control off is a matter of
tapping the microphone symbol, and your total privacy is represented
by the lights being off altogether.

Technology:
Sonos uses your wireless network to allow all of its speakers to
communicate with one another and your controller.

First, you need to connect a single Sonos speaker to the same Wi-Fi

network as your smartphone or computer. Once that connection is
established (it takes only a few minutes), you'll be able to play your
music and other content on the device.

Sonos is the leading multi-room wireless speaker system that lets you

listen to your music all around your home. It offers a modern
alternative to traditional HiFi systems that take up large amounts of
space, are fiddly to use and do not take advantage of today's offering
Type of system used in Sonos One:
Sonos believes in giving maximum flexibility when controlling any of its
products and offer the below control methods.
1. Sonos App
2. Voice control (Via Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant)
3. On-device control
4. Direct App control (native control from Spotify / Tidal Apps)

The main way most users control their system is with the Sonos app
outlined above. The app is a breeze to use and has been focused on the
end-user which is you.
It has been refined over many years and even technophobes should
have no trouble setting this speaker up and using the app day-to-day.
Another way is by using your voice as a form of control. Sonos have
approached voice services the same way they have with music services,
by making their platform agnostic.
This means any voice service can be selected by Sonos users. Currently,
Sonos supports Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant but allows for
more voice assistants to be added in the future.
Currently, five Sonos speakers have integrated voice support, the
award-winning Sonos One, Move & Roam smart speakers & the Sonos
Arc & Beam soundbars which all feature Amazon Alexa and Google
Assistant built into the unit, right out of the box.
Connection And Configuration:
Setting up your first speaker
When you’re setting up a speaker for the very first time, these are the
steps you’ll need to take.
Step 1: Unbox and plug it in
First, unbox the speaker and place it where you’ll want it to be for the
foreseeable future.
Step 2: Download the Sonos app
You’ll then need to download the Sonos app. If you’re on PC or Mac,
open your web browser and go to support.sonos.com
Step 3: Choose your setup type
Once you’ve installed the app, open it and press ‘Set up a new Sonos
system’. You’ll be asked what sort of setup you want to go through. 
Step 4: Select your speakers
If your smartphone, tablet, or computer is connected to the Wi-Fi
network, you should be able to see any available Sonos speakers that
are in your home.
Step 5: Put your speakers into ‘Join’ mode
The app will then ask you to press a couple of buttons on the Sonos
speaker at the same time – the buttons depend on the speaker you
have.
Step 6: Connect to the Wi-Fi network (if you need to)
Once you’ve pressed the buttons, you’ll hear a chime, and the speaker
will show a flashing orange light. The app will ask you to confirm that
you see this.
Step 7: Add more speakers if you have them
If you want to set up a second speaker (or even more, you moneybags),
hit ‘Add Another Player’, and go through the setup process again. 

Sonos Advantages:
 Sonos - Native App advantages
 Simple(ish) setup
 Ability to schedule volume changes with Sonos Alarms.
 Tune your speakers with True play. True play measures how
sound reflects off walls, furnishings and other surfaces in a
room, then fine tunes your Sonos speaker to make sure it
sounds great no matter where you've placed it.
 No Cloud box, mobile/tablet device, or computer needed

Sonos Disadvantages:
 Sonos - Native App drawbacks
 No remote controls (Play, pause, skip, volume, station change)
from our website or the Cloud Cover Music Mobile apps. You
must use Sonos App
 Can't schedule with Dayparting. To schedule music you must use
Sonos Alarms. You can have a maximum of 32 alarms.
 Station Change can take a few songs to play out before changing
  Your Sonos app control device will need to be on the same
network as your Sonos speaker to work.

Pictures to describe different parts:

2) Kuri home robot Using Artificial Intelligence:

INTRODUCTION:

Kuri is a home robot designed to interact with you and your family and
capture clips of your day. It has an expressive personality and its own
unique robot language. Beep!

With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 1080p cam and sturdy wheels designed to

traverse any interior flooring, Kuri has a lot going for it. What I first
noticed, though, were the eyes. For better or for worse, every inch of
Kuri looks to be designed with the goal of making this robot helper
adorable.

At first, I thought Kuri would be a bit like an Amazon Echo strapped to a

set of wheels. In practice, Kuri doesn't have nearly the functionality of
the Echo -- it's more of a roving security cam with a Bluetooth speaker
than an always-listening, multi-purpose assistant. Kuri's advantage is its
personality. Its wordless chirps and nods remind me of a Pixar
character, and Kuri was clearly designed to please the younger
members of your family while it helps you patrol the halls and keep an
eye on your home.
Structure:
Kuri is 50 cm tall and weights about 6 kg. “Every component was
designed to convey a sense of personality” says Jason Umhoefer, VP
Software at Mayfield Robotics. When asked a question, she recognizes
people and simply answers with a beep for yes, bloop for no and bleep
for saluting and cheering.

“We don think Artificial Intelligence is at the point where you can have
a very intelligent common sense conversation with a robot”. Says Kaijen
Hsiao, chief technology officer and co-founder of Mayfield Robotics.
“Kuri makes beeps and bloops. Pretty much like a pet. Still, home
robots are insanely complicated”.

Sensors enable Kuri to map out its surroundings and learn its way
around the house, making sure it doesn’t collide with any obstacles or
fall down stairs. The robot allows also to record voice and Carrie
messages, or narrate bed-time stories to kids. Indeed, “even though
Kuri is a highly advanced and complex robot, she’s still so friendly that
kids instantly make a new friend”.

Technology:
Kuri has capacitance touch sensors allowing it to respond to human
touch. Located right behind its eye a camera is able to capture HD
videos and pictures allowing for livestream capabilities.

Power processors allow him to create facial and speech recognition.

Kuri reacts to voice and sounds easily with four highly
sensitive microphones. Mapping sensors enable autonomous
navigation and the ability to map any floorplan, avoid obstacles in his
path and lean over time.
Type of system used :
Kuri’s camera is neatly located behind one of his eyes. It can capture
1080p HD pictures and videos in a wide range of lighting conditions.
Livestream capabilities let Kuri be your eyes around the house when
you’re not there.

Thanks to intricate gestural mechanics, Kuri’s head and eye movements

look fluid and natural. Her eyes blink, smile, and she can look up, down,
and from side to side.

Kuri is equipped with four sensitive microphones that help him

precisely locate sounds. That means Kuri can detect your voice and turn
his head to face you when you're giving him a voice command.

A soft, warm light helps Kuri convey a sense of mood. With colors
representing different emotional states, you'll always know when Kuri is
happy or if he's just thinking.

Kuri’s two speakers deliver a rich sound experience, powerful enough

to fill a room. So whether Kuri is playing music, podcasts, repeating
what you say, or speaking robot, you’ll always hear every detail.
Connection And Configuration:
Getting Kuri on WiFi

Connecting Kuri to WiFi happens during the onboarding process

through the app. During the process you are asked to enter your WiFi
credentials so that the app can send the information to Kuri through
BlueTooth.

The first step is to create an account through the OSRF hosted cloud or
run Kuri on the local network only. 

The next few steps guide you through turning Kuri on and setting up the

dock properly.
 1. Power on the kuri

Press the power button on kuri back

Through Bluetooth the phone looks for Kuri and, if more than one is found, will allow
you to select the Kuri to connect to

Advantages:
 Watches over your home and hallway when you are not around
 It plays the role of robotic nanny for the younger members of
your family as it entertains them.
 Responds to all commands intelligently
 It can easily connect with every member of your family.
 Adapt to your environment easily and recognize people’s voices.
 It can easily differentiate people from pets.
Disadvantages:
 Despite the smartness and other amazing features of this home
robot, it can’t respond swiftly during the time of any emergency.
 Kuri cannot go down stairs

Pictures to describe different parts: