We present an efficient algorithm for exact calculation and minimization of expected waiting times of all passengers using a bank of elevators. The dynamics of the system are rep...
We have developed a model-based, distributed architecture that integrates diverse components in a system designed for lunar and planetary surface operations: an astronaut’s spac...
William J. Clancey, Maarten Sierhuis, Charis Kaski...
Abstract. The fields of philosophy and informatics entertain two somewhat different conceptions of ontology. Philosophical ontology is a branch of metaphysics dating back at least ...
1 We consider the problem of scheduling an unknown sequence of tasks for a single server as the tasks arrive with the goal off maximizing the total weighted value of the tasks serv...
Planning for real robots to act in dynamic and uncertain environments is a challenging problem. A complete model of the world is not viable and an integration of deliberation and ...
Manuela M. Veloso, Elly Winner, Scott Lenser, Jame...