Expert Systems Clubs: Design Methods
Hilary J. Roberts · The Computer Journal · 1990
For the implementation of successful expert systems, knowledge engineering techniques should be combined with a participative approach to design. This study is based on the work of three Alvey community clubs which were set up to facilitate the transfer of expert systems technology into industry. They involved both industrial and academic organisations. The aim was to produce expert systems in the areas of planning, insurance and data processing, and to increase awareness of artificial intelligence techniques. The clubs were successful in translation AI theory into worthwhile applications, and also helped establish a community of firms interested in applying AI to genuine business problems.