Multi-Agent Systems

Embodied Intelligence: A Different Kind of Smart Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to static models that churn numbers in isolation. A powerful shift is underway—toward embodied AI, where intelligence is physically situated in the world. Unlike stateless AI models that treat the world as a dataset, embodied AI experiences the environment through sensors and acts through physical or simulated bodies. This concept, championed by early thinkers like Rolf Pfeifer and Fumiya Iida (2004), emphasizes that true intelligence arises from an agent’s interactions with its surroundings—not just abstract reasoning. Later surveys, such as Duan et al. (2022), further detail how modern embodied AI systems blend simulation, perception, action, and learning in environments that change dynamically. ...

Logos, Metron, and Kratos: Forging the Future of Conversational Agents Conversational agents are evolving beyond their traditional roles as scripted dialogue handlers. They are poised to become dynamic participants in human workflows, capable not only of responding but of reasoning, monitoring, and exercising control. This transformation demands a profound rethinking of the design principles behind AI agents. In this Cognaptus Insights article, we explore a new conceptual architecture for next-generation Conversational Agents inspired by ancient Greek notions of rationality, measurement, and governance. Building on recent academic advances, we propose that agents must master three fundamental dimensions: Logos (Reasoning), Metron (Monitoring), and Kratos (Control). These pillars, grounded in both cognitive science and agent-based modeling traditions, provide a robust foundation for agents capable of integrating deeply with human activities. ...

In a world awash with data and decisions, the tools we use to think are just as important as the thoughts themselves. That’s why the Dual Engines of Thoughts (DEoT) framework, recently introduced by NeuroWatt, is such a game-changer. It’s not just another spin on reasoning chains—it’s a whole new architecture of thought. 🧠 The Problem with Single-Track Thinking Most reasoning systems rely on either a single engine (a one-track logic flow like Chain-of-Thought) or a multi-agent setup (such as AutoGen) where agents collaborate on subtasks. However, both have trade-offs: ...