Smart machine

Definition
To be considered a smart machine technology must


 * do what people thought only people could do; and
 * surprise us be doing things that people thought were impossible.

Overview
Smart machines can be divided into three categories: Movers, Doers and Sages. Each will excel at specific tasks:


 * Movers: autonomous robots that can move items from points A to B without human intervention.
 * Doers: robots that use sensors, cameras and machine learning to perform complex tasks like scheduling or handling and manipulating small objects.
 * Sages: Information-based helpers that rely on context and a familiarity with their users' environments and patterns to provide options and recommendations.

Source

 * IBM, The Big Data and Analytics Hub, "Rise of the smart machines nothing to fear (for now): Austin" (Oct. 9, 2013) (full-text).