Decision-Theoretic Planning

Authors

  • Jim Blythe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1609/aimag.v20i2.1455

Abstract

The recent advances in computer speed and algorithms for probabilistic inference have led to a resurgence of work on planning under uncertainty. The aim is to design AI planners for environments where there might be incomplete or faulty information, where actions might not always have the same results, and where there might be trade-offs between the different possible outcomes of a plan. Addressing uncertainty in AI, planning algorithms will greatly increase the range of potential applications, but there is plenty of work to be done before we see practical decision-theoretic planning systems. This article outlines some of the challenges that need to be overcome and surveys some of the recent work in the area.

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Published

1999-06-15

How to Cite

Blythe, J. (1999). Decision-Theoretic Planning. AI Magazine, 20(2), 37. https://doi.org/10.1609/aimag.v20i2.1455

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