AI Agents: Evolution, Architecture, and Real-World Applications

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2503.12687v1
• Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:07:48 GMT
• Title: AI Agents: Evolution, Architecture, and Real-World Applications
• Authors: Naveen Krishnan,
• Abstract summary: The paper examines the evolution, architecture, and practical applications of AI agents from their early, rule-based incarnations to modern sophisticated systems that integrate large language models with dedicated modules for perception, planning, and tool use.
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• Abstract: This paper examines the evolution, architecture, and practical applications of AI agents from their early, rule-based incarnations to modern sophisticated systems that integrate large language models with dedicated modules for perception, planning, and tool use. Emphasizing both theoretical foundations and real-world deployments, the paper reviews key agent paradigms, discusses limitations of current evaluation benchmarks, and proposes a holistic evaluation framework that balances task effectiveness, efficiency, robustness, and safety. Applications across enterprise, personal assistance, and specialized domains are analyzed, with insights into future research directions for more resilient and adaptive AI agent systems.

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