agents

Agents are systems or programs designed to perceive their environment through sensors, make decisions based on that information, and act to achieve specific goals. Think of them as automated entities that observe their surroundings, process data, and respond in ways that accomplish tasks, similar to how a person might respond to changing circumstances. Examples include virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa, and autonomous vehicles that navigate roads. Agents can range from simple rule-based systems to complex artificial intelligence, but all operate by actively sensing, reasoning, and acting within their environment.