Cognitive Architecture
A theoretical framework that aims to describe the underlying structures and mechanisms that enable a mind—whether in natural organisms or artificial systems—to exhibit intelligent behavior. It encompasses the fixed structures that provide a mind and how they work together with knowledge and skills to yield intelligent behavior in a variety of complex environments.
Areas of application
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cognitive Science
- Neuroscience
- Robotics
- Computer Science
Example
A cognitive architecture can be applied to developing artificial intelligence systems that mimic human intelligence, such as natural language processing or computer vision. For instance, a cognitive architecture could be used to design an AI system that can understand and respond to spoken language in a way that is similar to human conversation.