Soar as a Unified Theory of Cognition: Spring 1990

Abstract

Soar is a theory of cognition in a computer system. In 1987 it was used as the central exemplar to make the case that cognitive science should attempt unified theories of cognition (UTC). Soar research encompasses artificial intelligence and human computer interaction (HCI) as well, which we will largely ignore here. Since then, much research has been done to move Soar toward being a real UTC, rather than just an exemplar. Figure 1 lists the relevant studies. They have been done by a broad community of researchers in the pursuit of a multiplicity of interests. This paper provides additional breadth and context and presents four of these studies to convey the current site of Soar as a UTC. (Author) (kr)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225616

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  • Bonnie John
  • Jill F. Lehman
  • John E. Laird
  • Richard Lewis
  • Scott Huffman

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  • Carnegie Mellon University

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  • Autonomy
  • Human Systems

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  • Artificial Intelligence
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  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction
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  • Psychology
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  • AI & ML