Book Description

Abstract: "The Fifth Generation Computer Systems Project was launched in 1982 as part of the information-related policy of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). Its purpose is to research and develop a new computer technology that will provide the basis for the creation of knowledge information processing systems (KIPS) needed in the 1990s. ICOT has been entrusted by MITI to promote this national project in cooperation with manufacturers, national and public research organizations, and universities. The project has been proceeding according to a ten-year plan, which is divided into an initial three-year stage, an intermediate four-year stage and a final three-year stage. This year, 1989, is the first year of the final stage. This paper shows [the] outline of the planning stage and the ten-year plan of the FGCS project, R & D results, and ICOT activities to promote the spread of R & D results."