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Deductive Reasoning Agents

May 7, 2010

A deductive reasoning agent is one that contains an explicitily represented, symbolic model of the world. It then makes decisions via symbolic reasoning. Limitations When building an agent this way there are two key problems that have to be solved. The Transduction Problem This is the problem of translating the real world into accurate, adequate [...]

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Agent Tasks

May 3, 2010

After defining some basic concepts related to agent architecture it is important that we understand how to provide agents with the means to complete tasks. We want agents to be able to complete the tasks we specify but without us having to tell them how to complete the task.

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Agent Architecture

May 3, 2010

Following on from our introduction to agents it’s important to understand the architecture of agents. Abstract Architecture Environment We assume the environment may be in any of a finate set of discrete, instantaneous states, defined as: E = {e,e,,…}. Actions Agents are assumed to have a repertoire of possible actions: Ac = {α,α,,…}. Run A [...]

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What is an Agent?

April 29, 2010

An agent is a computer system that is capable of independent action on behalf its user/owner (figuring out what to be done to satisfy design objectives, not constantly being told). The main idea behind agents is the idea that they are autonomous: they are able act independently, exhibiting control over their internal state. Definition An [...]

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