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  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Robotics

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  • Current AI systems struggle to adapt object and situation models beyond predefined parameters.
  • Lack of adaptability limits AI performance in dynamic and unpredictable environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a system architecture for self-referential autonomous learning.
  • To enable AI to refine object and situation models during operation for optimized behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a system architecture supporting autonomous learning.
  • Implementation of structural learning for hierarchical situation and behavior models.
  • Triggering model refinement based on discrepancies between expected and actual action outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a feasible system architecture for adaptive AI.
  • Successfully refined object and situation models in a simulated traffic environment.
  • Showcased the system's ability to optimize behavior through autonomous learning.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed architecture facilitates self-referential learning in AI systems.
  • Autonomous refinement of models enhances AI adaptability and performance.
  • The approach shows promise for AI operating in complex, dynamic scenarios.