Object–Action Complexes: Grounded abstractions of sensory–motor processes

This paper formalises Object–Action Complexes (OACs) as a basis for symbolic representations of sensory–motor experience and behaviours. OACs are designed to capture the interaction between objects and associated actions in artificial cognitive systems. This paper gives a formal definition of OACs, provides examples of their use for autonomous cognitive robots, and enumerates a number of critical learning problems in terms of OACs.

► A formal definition of Object–Action Complexes (OACs) is given. ► OACs capture the interaction between objects and associated actions. ► OACs provide a framework for grounded symbolic representations of behaviours. ► OACs enumerate a number of critical learning problems in artificial cognitive systems. ► OACs realise a paradigm of ‘ongoing learning at all levels at all times’.