Moravec's Paradox is a logical paradox, named for computer scientist Hans Moravec.
It states that logical
reasoning requires little computational resources, whereas sensuomotor skills require enormous computational resources. This paradox has been known to occur in several fields, including artificial intelligence and psychology. Hans Moravec, an Austrian who is now a research professor at Carnegie Mellon University, is an AI legend. His work includes the development of fully autonomous robots. Perhaps his most well-known book is Mind Children, which is a compelling and easy-to-read look at the future of human and robotic intelligence. Moravec's paradox is a common theme in robotics and artificial intelligence research. It refers to the fact that while reasoning requires relatively little computational power, other skills such as perception and sensorimotor activities require enormous computation. As computer processing power increases, robots will be able to compete with human capabilities.