This document provides an introduction to artificial intelligence, including definitions, a brief history, advantages, disadvantages, applications, and examples of AI robots. It notes that AI was born from a workshop in 1956 led by researchers including John McCarthy and Marvin Minsky. Some key advantages discussed are fast decision making using AI and using robots instead of humans in dangerous situations. Disadvantages include needing regular updates and an inability to feel human emotions. Applications mentioned include healthcare, automotive, government, video games, and military. The document concludes that AI will be very important to daily life and that in 2025 ISRO plans to send the first robot into space.