STRIPS

STRIPS (Stanford Research Institute Problem Solver) is an early method used in artificial intelligence for planning actions. It helps computers figure out a series of steps needed to reach a goal from a starting point. STRIPS breaks down tasks into basic actions with preconditions (what must be true before) and effects (what changes after). By analyzing these, the system can generate a sequence of actions that lead to the desired outcome, making it a foundational approach for automation and robot planning.