Project Joshua Blue
| Company type | Initiative |
|---|---|
| Industry | Artificial intelligence |
| Founder | IBM |
| Headquarters | Yorktown Heights , United States |
Area served | Global |
| Parent | IBM |
Joshua Blue represents an initiative by IBM focused on enhancing artificial intelligence through the creation of computers that replicate human cognitive processes.
Goals
According to researchers at IBM's Thomas J. Watson Research Center, the main objective of Joshua Blue is to "develop cognitive adaptability comparable to human capabilities." The project emphasizes enabling Joshua Blue to engage in human-like thinking, with a particular emphasis on emotional cognition.
How it will work
The learning framework of Joshua Blue is inspired by the way children develop characteristics by interacting with their surroundings. IBM aims for computers to adopt this method of learning, subsequently applying reasoning to form a "mind" capable of sophisticated social interactions.
IBM characterizes Joshua Blue as a machine equipped with a network of wires and sensory input points that function as a nervous system to recognize emotional states. These sensory nodes, known as proprioceptors, allow Joshua Blue to sense physical stimuli and interpret their emotional context. Additionally, they serve as sensors for pain and pleasure, establishing a "reward and punishment" mechanism akin to that found in humans for shaping behavior.