Planning Services

Advantages
• Know that goal is definitely achieved if plan works
• Messages exchanged in process are correct:
     no verification needed.
• Enterprise policies and preferences are respected.
  with advanced Golog, HTN, and Redux.

Disadvantages of Process Instances with Redux
• Process is synthesized each time: Inefficient
• Loops are problematic.
• No homeostasis problems.

Advantages of Process Instances with Redux
• Agile response to changed or unexpected conditions.
• Explanations are a by-product of Redux model:
  e.g., "Cathy Johnson used because Jackie Brown denied the request."
• Defeasible planning

Dynamic Replanning in case of failure: essential for Collective Work.

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