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Behavior selection algorithm

algorithm that selects actions for intelligent agents

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Source revisionNov 18, 2024
Entity authorityQ22905832 ↗
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In artificial intelligence, a behavior selection algorithm, or action selection algorithm, is an algorithm that selects appropriate behaviors or actions for one or more intelligent agents. In game artificial intelligence, it selects behaviors or actions for one or more non-player characters. Common behavior selection algorithms include:

Finite-state machines

Hierarchical finite-state machines

Decision trees

Behavior trees

Hierarchical task networks

Hierarchical control systems

Utility systems

Dialogue tree (for selecting what to say)

Related concepts

In application programming, run-time selection of the behavior of a specific method is referred to as the strategy design pattern.

See also

AI alignment

Artificial intelligence detection software

Cognitive model - all cognitive models exhibit behavior in terms of making decisions (taking action), making errors, and with various reaction times.

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