Style of Control
in the Entropy Reduction Engine
Style of Control
in the Entropy Reduction Engine
The ERE system uses an anytime
algorithm to compute a response
to its situation. Each of the three control modules
(Reductor,
Projector, and
Reactor) continually increase
the quality of their output as time advances. This property
allows the agent to function in environments where
response time is limited.
The next module
"in line" allows as long as possible (or necessary for the "best"
output) for the previous module to generate its results. The
Reactor can start execution on partially completed plans, which
allows for real time operations. This means that the ERE system
is increasingly rational as it is given more time to react, but
can also react quickly (with less certainty in its actions) when
it needs to. The recognition of a time constraint on processing
allows ERE to act with
bounded rationality.
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