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Embodied agent
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TL;DR. An intelligent agent that perceives and acts within an environment through a physical or virtual body.
Technical Definition
An intelligent agent that perceives and acts within an environment through a physical or virtual body.
How it works
An embodied agent is an AI that interacts with its surroundings via sensors and actuators, essentially having a 'body'. This can be a physical robot or a virtual character in a simulation. The concept emphasizes the importance of embodiment for intelligence, suggesting that interaction with an environment shapes an agent's learning and behavior.
Related Concepts
- AI Agent — An AI system that autonomously plans, uses tools, and takes actions to accomplish goals through iterative reasoning.
- Simulation — Synthetic environments that let agents or models train and be evaluated without real-world risk.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) — Machines that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence.
- Robotics — The interdisciplinary field focused on designing, building, and operating robots.