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What distinguishes an intelligent agent from other software?
What distinguishes an intelligent agent from other software?
- Agents are always designed with complex programming.
- Agents operate autonomously and can act on behalf of the user. (correct)
- Agents do not need to interact with other software.
- Agents require constant user control to function.
Which component refers to an agent's ability to receive information from its surroundings?
Which component refers to an agent's ability to receive information from its surroundings?
- Performance measure
- Environment
- Actuators
- Percepts (correct)
In the context of intelligent agents, what does PEAS stand for?
In the context of intelligent agents, what does PEAS stand for?
- Performance, Environment, Actions, Sensors
- Process, Evaluation, Action, Strategy
- Planning, Execution, Assessment, Supervision
- Performance, Environment, Actuators, Sensors (correct)
What aspect of intelligent agents enables them to adapt to changes in the environment?
What aspect of intelligent agents enables them to adapt to changes in the environment?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding intelligent agents?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding intelligent agents?
What distinguishes rationality from omniscience?
What distinguishes rationality from omniscience?
What is the definition of Rational Action?
What is the definition of Rational Action?
Which statement best characterizes the concept of autonomy in agents?
Which statement best characterizes the concept of autonomy in agents?
How does rationality differ from perfection in terms of outcomes?
How does rationality differ from perfection in terms of outcomes?
What is a key feature of a rational agent's decision-making process?
What is a key feature of a rational agent's decision-making process?
What is an example of an ideal autonomous agent?
What is an example of an ideal autonomous agent?
What does the 'A' in PEAS stand for when designing an agent?
What does the 'A' in PEAS stand for when designing an agent?
Which of the following describes the performance measure of an automated taxi driver?
Which of the following describes the performance measure of an automated taxi driver?
Which sensor would a lane-keeping agent primarily use?
Which sensor would a lane-keeping agent primarily use?
What is a potential challenge faced by conflict resolution agents?
What is a potential challenge faced by conflict resolution agents?
In a spam filter, what does the 'Environment' consist of?
In a spam filter, what does the 'Environment' consist of?
What is the primary goal of a collision avoidance agent?
What is the primary goal of a collision avoidance agent?
When specifying the environment for a medical diagnosis system, which aspect is NOT included?
When specifying the environment for a medical diagnosis system, which aspect is NOT included?
What action should a part-picking robot take when it identifies a part on the conveyor belt?
What action should a part-picking robot take when it identifies a part on the conveyor belt?
Which agent would use both steering and braking actions based on its perception of obstacles?
Which agent would use both steering and braking actions based on its perception of obstacles?
What is the primary function of the agent program?
What is the primary function of the agent program?
In the context of rational agents, what is NOT one of the factors that define rationality?
In the context of rational agents, what is NOT one of the factors that define rationality?
What are the possible actions for the agent in the vacuum-cleaner world?
What are the possible actions for the agent in the vacuum-cleaner world?
What is a key characteristic of the structure of an intelligent agent?
What is a key characteristic of the structure of an intelligent agent?
What role does memory play in the agent's function?
What role does memory play in the agent's function?
Which of the following describes the function of a look-up table for an agent?
Which of the following describes the function of a look-up table for an agent?
Which statement best describes a rational agent's decision-making process?
Which statement best describes a rational agent's decision-making process?
When agents migrate from one system to another, what is typically their motivation?
When agents migrate from one system to another, what is typically their motivation?
Flashcards
Agent
Agent
An autonomous entity that acts on behalf of a user, possessing varying levels of intelligence, from predetermined rules to learning capabilities. It adapts to changes, interacts socially, and may cooperate with other agents to perform complex tasks.
Agent Environment
Agent Environment
The external world in which an agent operates and interacts, influencing the agent's actions.
PEAS
PEAS
A framework to describe an intelligent agent, identifying Performance measure, Environment, Actuators, and Sensors.
Rationality
Rationality
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Sensors
Sensors
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Actuators
Actuators
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Percepts
Percepts
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Actions
Actions
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Agent Migration
Agent Migration
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Agent Program
Agent Program
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Agent Architecture
Agent Architecture
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Vacuum-cleaner world
Vacuum-cleaner world
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Percepts
Percepts
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Actions
Actions
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Rational Agent
Rational Agent
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Rationality
Rationality
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Performance Measure
Performance Measure
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Rational Agent
Rational Agent
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Rationality
Rationality
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Omniscience
Omniscience
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Vacuum Cleaner Agent - Irrational
Vacuum Cleaner Agent - Irrational
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Performance Measure
Performance Measure
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Percept Sequence
Percept Sequence
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Autonomy
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PEAS
PEAS
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Vacuum Cleaner Agent
Vacuum Cleaner Agent
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Windshield Wiper Agent
Windshield Wiper Agent
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Self-Driving Car Agent
Self-Driving Car Agent
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Collision Avoidance Agent (CAA)
Collision Avoidance Agent (CAA)
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Lane Keeping Agent (LKA)
Lane Keeping Agent (LKA)
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Medical Diagnosis System
Medical Diagnosis System
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Spam Filter
Spam Filter
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Satellite Image Analysis System
Satellite Image Analysis System
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Part-Picking Robot
Part-Picking Robot
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Interactive English Tutor
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Study Notes
- Course Name: Artificial Intelligence
- Lecturer: Amir EL-Ghamry
- Topic: Intelligent Agents
Intelligent Agents and Environments
- Agents are anything that perceives its environment through sensors and acts upon that environment through actuators.
- An agent program runs in cycles of: perceive, think, and act.
- An agent is composed of architecture and program.
PEAS (Performance measure, Environment, Actuators, Sensors)
- PEAS defines the task environment.
- Performance measure, Environment, Actuators, and Sensors are critical components to define the task environment.
Agent Examples
- Human agent: Eyes, ears, and other body parts are sensors; hands, legs, mouth, and other body parts are actuators.
- Robotic agent: Cameras and infrared range finders are sensors; various motors are actuators.
- Software agent: Keystrokes, file contents, and received network packages are sensors; displays on the screen, files, and sent network packets are actuators.
Agents vs. Other Software
- Agents are autonomous, acting on the user's behalf.
- Agents have intelligence, adapting to environment changes (fixed rules to learning engines).
- Agents have social ability, communicating with users and systems.
- Agents can cooperate with others for complex tasks.
- Agents can migrate between systems to access resources or meet other agents.
Agent and Environment
- Percept: agent's perceptual input at any given moment.
- Percept sequence: complete history of all agent perceptions.
- An agent's choice of action depends on the entire percept sequence.
- Agent function: maps from percept histories to actions (f: P* → A).
- The agent function is implemented by an agent program.
Structure of Intelligent Agents
- Agent program implements the agent's perception-action mapping. A function Skeleton-Agent(Percept) returns Action (includes steps for updating memory and choosing the best action based on memory).
- Architecture is the device that runs the agent program (e.g., general-purpose computer, specialized device).
Vacuum-cleaner world
- Percepts: location (A or B) and contents (dirt or not), e.g., [A, Dirty].
- Actions: Left, Right, Suck, NoOp.
- Agent's function: a look-up table (for each possible percept sequence maps to an action). This can be a very large table for many agents.
- Example function Vacuum-Agent([location,status]) returns an action. If the status is Dirty then return Suck. If the location is A then return Right. If the location is B then return Left.
Agent Function – Lookup table
- A trivial agent program: Keeps track of the percept sequence and uses it to access a look-up table to determine the appropriate action.
- Drawbacks of look-up tables: huge, time-consuming to build, no autonomy, even learning requires significant time to learn entries.
Rational Agent
- An agent should strive to do the right thing based on perception and actions.
- Right action: one most likely to cause success.
- Performance measure: An objective criterion for an agent's success (e.g., amount of dirt cleaned, time taken, electricity consumed, generated noise).
Rationality - Good Behavior
- Performance measuring success.
- Agents prior knowledge of environment.
- Actions the agent can perform.
- Agent's percept sequence to date.
- Rational Agent: For each possible percept sequence, maximizes agent's performance measure.
Autonomy in Agents
- Agent autonomy is the extent to which its behavior is determined by experience, not designer knowledge.
- Extremes: No autonomy (ignores environment/data), Complete autonomy (must act randomly).
- Example: baby learning to crawl.
- Ideal: design agents with some autonomy, potentially enhanced with experience.
Specifying the Task Environment (PEAS)
- PEAS: Performance measure, Environment, Actuators, and Sensors.
- Critical first step in designing an agent.
PEAS examples
- (Vacuum cleaner, Windshield Wiper, Self-driving car, Automated taxi driver, Medical diagnosis system, Spam filter, Satellite image analysis system, Part-picking robot, Interactive English tutor) Detailed descriptions of the PEAS characteristics for each example are provided in the pages.
Interacting Agents (Collision Avoidance Agent, Lane Keeping Agent)
- Agents that operate simultaneously and interact with each other, such as those in a car.
- Example: (Collision Avoidance Agent, Lane Keeping Agent, Conflict Resolution) Details of these specific types are provided in the pages.
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