Automated Playing of Survival Video Games with Commonsense Reasoning

Overview

Immerse yourself in the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and gaming as we explore how answer set programming combined with commonsense reasoning can enhance automated gameplay in the popular survival game Don't Starve. This course delves into developing a sophisticated agent capable of outperforming novice players through astute environmental learning and strategic logical decision-making.

Perfect for enthusiasts of artificial intelligence and computer science, this YouTube providence offers insights into cutting-edge methodologies driving advancements in gaming AI.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Automated Gameplay in Video Games
Overview of AI in gaming
Case study: Don't Starve
• Basics of Survival Games
Game mechanics: Resource gathering, crafting, and surviving
Common strategies in survival games
• Introduction to Answer Set Programming (ASP)
What is ASP?
Key concepts and syntax
• Commonsense Reasoning in AI
Understanding commonsense knowledge
Applying commonsense reasoning to gameplay
• Modeling Game Environments with ASP
Encoding the game world
Representing resources, actions, and goals
• Decision-Making in Gameplay
Logical decision-making in dynamic environments
Creating decision trees and action plans
• Building the AI Agent
Integrating ASP and commonsense reasoning
Designing adaptive algorithms for environmental learning
• Testing and Evaluation
Metrics for success in survival games
Methods for evaluating AI performance against human players
• Advanced Topics
Handling uncertainty and incomplete information
Multi-agent coordination and competition
• Project: Developing an Automated Agent for Don't Starve
Setting objectives and milestones
Implementation and iteration of the AI agent
Performance analysis and optimization
• Course Conclusion
Summary and future directions in AI gaming research
Ethical considerations and responsible AI in gaming

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Subjects

Computer Science