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What action does the Reflex-Vacuum-Agent take when its status is 'Dirty'?
What action does the Reflex-Vacuum-Agent take when its status is 'Dirty'?
- It goes Right.
- It performs Suck. (correct)
- It stays still.
- It goes Left.
Which of the following best defines a rational agent?
Which of the following best defines a rational agent?
- An agent that operates strictly based on predefined rules.
- An agent that selects actions based solely on previous actions.
- An agent that acts randomly to explore the environment.
- An agent that chooses actions to maximize its performance measure. (correct)
What is an important aspect of performance measures for an agent like a vacuum cleaner?
What is an important aspect of performance measures for an agent like a vacuum cleaner?
- The amount of dirt cleaned and the electricity consumed. (correct)
- The programming language used to implement it.
- The speed at which it runs regardless of effectiveness.
- The number of rooms it can access in the environment.
Why should performance measures be designed based on actual needs rather than assumptions of behavior?
Why should performance measures be designed based on actual needs rather than assumptions of behavior?
When determining the best action, what must a rational agent consider?
When determining the best action, what must a rational agent consider?
What sequence does a rational agent generate based on its percepts?
What sequence does a rational agent generate based on its percepts?
If the status is 'Clean' and the location is B, what action does the agent perform?
If the status is 'Clean' and the location is B, what action does the agent perform?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rationality of an agent's decision?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rationality of an agent's decision?
What components make up the structure of an intelligent agent?
What components make up the structure of an intelligent agent?
Which of the following best describes the function of an intelligent agent?
Which of the following best describes the function of an intelligent agent?
What is the primary difference between a software agent and a traditional program?
What is the primary difference between a software agent and a traditional program?
In the context of intelligent agents, what does the acronym PEAS stand for?
In the context of intelligent agents, what does the acronym PEAS stand for?
What is an example of an actuator for a robotic agent?
What is an example of an actuator for a robotic agent?
Which percept is NOT typically associated with a vacuum-cleaner agent's environment?
Which percept is NOT typically associated with a vacuum-cleaner agent's environment?
What is the role of the agent function in intelligent agents?
What is the role of the agent function in intelligent agents?
Which of the following is NOT a type of agent mentioned in the context of intelligent agents?
Which of the following is NOT a type of agent mentioned in the context of intelligent agents?
What characteristic of agents allows them to adjust to changes in their environment?
What characteristic of agents allows them to adjust to changes in their environment?
Which of the following tasks can intelligent agents assist with in a management context?
Which of the following tasks can intelligent agents assist with in a management context?
In the context of designing a rational agent, what does the 'E' in PEAS stand for?
In the context of designing a rational agent, what does the 'E' in PEAS stand for?
What is the purpose of an agent's actuators according to the PEAS framework?
What is the purpose of an agent's actuators according to the PEAS framework?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of autonomous agents?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of autonomous agents?
What is a key distinction between rationality and omniscience in the context of agents?
What is a key distinction between rationality and omniscience in the context of agents?
What role do sensors play in the PEAS framework for designing agents?
What role do sensors play in the PEAS framework for designing agents?
Which of the following best describes the performance measures for an automated taxi agent?
Which of the following best describes the performance measures for an automated taxi agent?
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Study Notes
Agents and Environments
- Agents perceive their environment through sensors and act upon it through effectors
- Human agents use senses like sight and hearing as sensors, and limbs as effectors
- Robotic agents use cameras and sensors like sonar, and motors for effectors
- The agent function maps percept histories to actions, essentially deciding what to do based on what it has perceived
- The agent program runs on the physical architecture and produces the agent function, meaning the program combined with the physical limitations of the agent create the agent's ability to function
- Example of a vacuum cleaner agent: Percepts: location and contents, e.g., [A, Dirty] Actions: Left, Right, Suck, NoOp, Function: if the current square is dirty, then suck the dirt, otherwise, move to the other square.
Rationality
- A rational agent strives to do the right thing based on its perceptions and actions
- The right action is the one that maximizes the agent's success
- An agent's performance is measured by its ability to achieve desired outcomes based on its actions
- Factors that influence rationality:
- The performance measure defining success
- The complete perceptual history (percept sequence)
- The agent's knowledge of the environment
- The actions the agent can perform
- Rationality differs from omniscience, meaning the agent doesn't need to know everything, just enough to make the right decision
Specifying The Task Environment
- PEAS (Performance measure, Environment, Actuators, Sensors) is used to define the task environment for an agent
- The taxi driver example illustrates the components of PEAS:
- Performance measure: Safe, fast, legal, comfortable trip, maximize profits.
- Environment: Roads (streets/freeways) , traffic, pedestrians, weather, customers.
- Actuators: speaker/display, steering wheel, accelerator, brake, signal, horn.
- Sensors: Cameras, sonar, speedometer, GPS, odometer, engine sensors, keyboard.
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