Can you explain AI and describe why AI is used in robotics?

As a robot programmer, you should already know a great deal about artificial intelligence. You likely used this technology in your previous positions and the programs you created. Still, you should research the topic before the interview to refresh your knowledge and put the information in front of your mind. Since this is a technical question, keep your answer brief and to the point and anticipate several follow-up questions since the topic of AI is critical to any organization which develops and programs robots.

"Artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the key technologies I apply when creating a program for a robotic device. Artificial intelligence involves responding to environmental or other inputs logically and expanding the program's understanding of these through each interaction. Another way to look at this is that the program learns as it functions. Applications for artificial intelligence in the field of robotics include speech recognition, problem-solving, adjusting the robot's function based on environmental inputs, and anticipated future events and altering the robot's functions accordingly."