Distance-based Goal-ordering heuristics for Graphplan

Subbarao Kambhampati, Romeo Sanchez Nigenda

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Abstract

We will discuss the shortcomings of known variable and value ordering strategies for Graphplan’s backward search phase, and propose a novel strategy that is based on a notion of the difficulty of achieving the corresponding subgoal. The difficulty of achievement is quantified in terms of the structure of the planning graph itself–specifically, the earliest level of the planning-graph at which that subgoal appears. We will present empirical results showing the surprising effectiveness of this simple heuristic on benchmark problems. We will end by contrasting the way distance-based heuristics are used in Graphplan and state-search planners like UNPOP, HSP and HSP-R.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Planning Systems, AIPS 2000
PublisherAAAI press
Pages315-322
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)1577351118, 9781577351115
StatePublished - 2000
Event5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Planning Systems, AIPS 2000 - Breckenridge, United States
Duration: Apr 14 2000Apr 17 2000

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Planning Systems, AIPS 2000

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Planning Systems, AIPS 2000
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBreckenridge
Period4/14/004/17/00

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence

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