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Incremental Heuristic Search

Incremental Heuristic Search refers to algorithms that improve search efficiency by reusing information from past searches to reduce computational costs in future searches, particularly in pathfinding and graph traversal problems.

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Incremental heuristic search is a powerful approach in artificial intelligence that allows for the gradual improvement of solutions to complex problems. By utilizing heuristics, or educated guesses, this method effectively navigates the search space, leading to optimal solutions over time. It is wid...

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Key Terms

Heuristic Function
A function that estimates the cost to reach a goal from a given state.

Example: In pathfinding, the straight-line distance to the goal can be a heuristic.

Search Space
The set of all possible states or configurations that can be explored to find a solution.

Example: In chess, the search space includes all possible board positions.

Optimal Solution
The best possible solution to a problem, often defined by some criteria.

Example: The shortest path in a navigation problem.

Algorithm
A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or performing a task.

Example: Dijkstra's algorithm for finding the shortest path.

Pathfinding
The process of finding a route from one point to another.

Example: Finding the shortest route on a map.

Search Algorithm
A method for exploring the search space to find solutions.

Example: A* search algorithm.

Related Topics

A* Search Algorithm
A popular pathfinding and graph traversal algorithm that uses heuristics to find the shortest path.
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Genetic Algorithms
A search heuristic that mimics the process of natural selection to find optimal solutions.
advanced
Dynamic Programming
A method for solving complex problems by breaking them down into simpler subproblems.
intermediate
Machine Learning
A field of AI that focuses on building systems that learn from data and improve over time.
advanced

Key Concepts

Heuristic FunctionSearch SpaceIncremental ImprovementOptimal Solution