The Role of Behavior Modifiers in Representation Development

Title: The Role of Behavior Modifiers in Representation Development

Research Question: How do behavior modifiers influence the development of representations in an agent interacting with its environment?

Methodology: The researchers created a software agent that interacts with a simple environment. They incorporated a variable behavior modifier into the agent's design to study its impact on representation development. They used a closure mechanism to observe the agent's interactions and relationships with its environment.

Results: The inclusion of a behavior modifier improved the representation development of the agent. The researchers were able to confirm this through an internal description of the closure mechanism and an external description of the representation network's properties.

Implications: This research suggests that behavior modifiers play a significant role in the development of representations in an agent interacting with its environment. It highlights the importance of considering both the physical structure and functional dynamics of an agent coupled with its environment to fully understand representation development. This study contributes to the ongoing discussion about embodiment, representation development, and the relationship between an agent and its environment.

Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0403006v1 Authors: arXiv ID: 0403006v1