Composing Real-Time Systems

Abstract

nitors to check the partial results obtained and update the PPs accordingly. We are currently extending the framework to cover the generation and scheduling of anytime actions and observation actions, both of which are essential for the construction of autonomous agents. Anytime actions are actions whose outcome quality improves gradually over time. For example, moving toward a target in order to get a better view is an interruptible anytime action. Aiming a gun at a target is another example of an interruptible anytime action. In many cases anytime actions can be implemented by interleaving computation and action. Our ultimate goal in this project is to construct a real-time agent that acts by performing anytime actions and makes decisions using anytime computation. References