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Properties

Knowledge Representation

The knowledge is handled by the LABYRINTH module. It is stored in a probabilistic hierarchy in a declarative manner. Since all the knowledge is handled by this one module this provides for a very consistent representation of knowledge within the system. The hierarchy implicitly handles abstract knowledge by putting it at higher levels in the hierarchy.

Learning

All learning is done while the system executes (in parallel with memory access). It is a form of reflexive learning. The system is capable of modifying its kowledge base as it learns, along with its hierarchy.

Organization

The system is organized in a series of modules. Each one taks care of a different aspect of intelligent behavior.

Performance

Since we do not know of any actual implementation of ICARUS it is hard to determine its performance. However, it does posses eager sensing, which is done in parallel by the perception module. The response will probably be slow, even thought changes are detected quickly, because the full long term memory and planning systems are invoked before taking any action.