Author: SRI International

  • Academic Excellence, A Preparation Guide To Golden State Examination

  • Weighted Abduction For Plan Ascription

    We describe an approach to abductive reasoning called weighted abduction, which uses inference weights to compare competing explanations for observed behavior. We present an algorithm for computing a weighted-abductive explanation, and sketch a model-theoretic semantics for weighted abduction.

  • What is Information?

    Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence Center, AIC

  • A Centralized Approach for Representing and Resolving Interactions Among Multi-agent Tasks while Planning Hierarchically

    The advantages of hierarchical planning for construction projects and the difficulties associated with implementing hierarchical planning systems using artificial intelligence techniques are described.

  • Discovery Learning And Transfer Of Problem Solving Skills

    A framework for understanding the effects of discovery learning on the transfer of problem-solving skill is presented.

  • On Formal versus Commonsense Semantics

    Pure mathematical semantics is either a part of or an application of mathematical logic. Real semantics, even though an application of mathematical logic, is a part of the theory of meaning or content.

  • Real-Time Reasoning: The Monitoring and Control Of Spacecraft Systems

    This paper describes research concerned with automating the monitoring and control of spacecraft systems. In particular, the paper examines the application of SRI’s Procedural Reasoning System (PRS) to the handling of malfunctions in the Reaction Control System (RCS) of NASA’s space shuttle.

  • Can AI Planners Solve Practical Problems?

    This paper describes this new extension and the new applications of the planner. One of these applications is the problem of producing products from raw materials on process lines under production and resource constraints.

  • Localized Search

    This report does not describe GEMPLAN, but only its generic localized search algorithm. We only explain and abstract features of GEMPLAN on which this search algorithm is based. As a result, this algorithm is applicable to any other constraint-satisfaction problem with characteristics similar to GEMPLAN.

  • Stereomodel Acquisition Geometry

    In this research stereomodel acquisition geometry is analyzed, the relationship between stereomodel geometric parameters and stereoscopic fusion is established, and a criterion for collection of fusible models is tested.

  • The Path-Indexing Method For Indexing Terms

    The path-indexing method for indexing first-order predicate calculus terms is a refinement of the standard coordinate-indexing method.

  • A Perspective On Multiagent Planning

    This report presents an informal review of current research trends in planning and, in particular, my own views on multiagent planning. A short description of the GEMPLAN research project is provided, including both the current state of the system and my future research plans.