Definition
In artificial intelligence, problem solving refers to the systematic approach of navigating from an initial state to a goal state through a sequence of actions. It typically involves defining the problem space, selecting an appropriate search algorithm (such as A*, BFS, or DFS), and evaluating states based on heuristic functions or cost metrics. This concept underpins many classical AI techniques, including theorem proving, game playing, and automated planning, requiring the integration of logic, search strategies, and knowledge representation to achieve efficient and correct outcomes.
Summary
The cognitive process of finding solutions to difficulties, involving search, reasoning, and planning within defined state spaces.
Key Concepts
- State Space Search
- Heuristics
- Goal State
- Algorithm Design
Use Cases
- Pathfinding in robotics and games
- Automated theorem proving
- Constraint satisfaction problems