An Overview of Blockchain Integration with Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Authors

  • Vasco Lopes Departamento de Informática, Universidade da Beira Interior and Instituto de Telecomunicações, Covilhã, Portugal
  • Luís A Alexandre Departamento de Informática, Universidade da Beira Interior and Instituto de Telecomunicações, Covilhã, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ledger.2019.171

Keywords:

Blockchain, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

Blockchain technology is growing everyday at a fast-passed rhythm and it is possible to integrate it with many systems, namely Robotics with AI services. However, this is still a recent field and there is not yet a clear understanding of what it could potentially become. In this paper, we conduct an overview of many different methods and platforms that try to leverage the power of blockchains into robotic systems, to improve AI services, or to solve problems that are present in the major blockchains, which can lead to the ability of creating robotic systems with increased capabilities and security. We present an overview, discuss the methods, and conclude the paper with our view on the future of the integration of these technologies.

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Published

2019-04-09

How to Cite

Lopes, V., & Alexandre, L. A. (2019). An Overview of Blockchain Integration with Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. Ledger, 4. https://doi.org/10.5195/ledger.2019.171

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Vol 4, Supplement 1 (2019): Proceedings of the First Symposium on Blockchain and Robotics, MIT Media Lab, 5 December 2018

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