JTEC Panel on

KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS IN JAPAN

Edward Feigenbaum Chair
Peter E. Friedland
Bruce B. Johnson
H. Penny Nii
Herbert Schorr
Howard Shrobe
 
Robert S. Engelmore (Ed.)

May 1993

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

Robert S. Engelmore
Edward Feigenbaum

• Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence
• The Applications of Expert Systems
• Benefits to End Users
• The Expert Systems Business
• Advanced Research in Knowledge-Based Systems: Inventing the Next Generation
• Design of the JTEC Study Group on Knowledge-Based Systems and the Selection of Japanese Sites

2. Applications of Knowledge-Based Systems in Japan

Edward Feigenbaum
Peter E. Friedland
Bruce B. Johnson
Howard Shrobe

• Introduction
• Trends in AI Applications in Japan
• Case Studies of High-Impact Systems
• Types of Applications
• Company-Specific Applications
• Observations and Conclusions

3. Tools and Infrastructure for Knowledge-Based Systems

H. Penny Nii

• Introduction
• Expert Systems Building Tools: Definitions
• Profile of a Tool: ES/KERNEL2
• Profile of a Tool Vendor: Hitachi
• Infrastructure: Industrial Research and Technology Transfer
• Observations and Conclusions

4. Advanced Knowledge-Based Systems Research

Edward Feigenbaum
Peter E. Friedland

• University Research
• Industrial Research

5. National AI Research Projects

Edward Feigenbaum
Peter E. Friedland
Howard Shrobe

• Introduction
• Electronic Dictionary Research (EDR) Project
• ICOT
• Fuzzy Logic Research and LIFE
• Real World Computing (RWC) Project

6. Integration of ES With Conventional Data Processing Systems

Bruce B. Johnson

• Introduction
• Integration With Physical Systems
• Integration of Problem-Solving Techniques
• Future Visions
• Analysis

7. Business Perspective

Herbert Schorr

• History and Trends
• Business Advantages of KBS Technology
• Business Impact on the Japanese Computer Manufacturers (JCMs)
• Business Impact on Non-JCM Companies
• Comparison With Conventional Data Processing
• Problems With Current Generation KBS Technology
• Are Knowledge-Based Systems a Business?
• Conclusions

8. Conclusions

Edward Feigenbaum

• Business Sector Applications of Expert Systems in Japan
• Knowledge-Based Systems Research in Japan
• ICOT Research Program Progress
• EDR Program Progress

APPENDICE

A. Professional Experience of Panel Members

B. Professional Experience of Other Team Members

C. Questionnaire

D. Sites Visited by JTEC Team

E. Site Reports

• Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd.
• Hitachi Systems Development Laboratory, Ltd.
• Japan Air Lines
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation(MELCO)
• NEC R&D Center
• Nippon Steel Corporation
• NKK Kawasaki Facility
• NTT Yokosuka Laboratories
• Obayashi Corporation
• Sekisui Chemical
• Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)
• Toshiba Corporation
• Addresses for Other Sites Visited

F. Bibliography

G. Glossary

1993 by Loyola College in Maryland

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