A Comprehensive Survey of Deep Research: Systems, Methodologies, and Applications
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2506.12594v1
- Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:19:05 GMT
- Title: A Comprehensive Survey of Deep Research: Systems, Methodologies, and Applications
- Authors: Renjun Xu, Jingwen Peng,
- Abstract summary: We analyze more than 80 commercial and non-commercial implementations that have emerged since 2023.<n>We propose a novel hierarchical taxonomy that categorizes systems according to four fundamental technical dimensions.<n>Our analysis reveals both the significant capabilities of current implementations and the technical and ethical challenges they present.
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- Abstract: This survey examines the rapidly evolving field of Deep Research systems -- AI-powered applications that automate complex research workflows through the integration of large language models, advanced information retrieval, and autonomous reasoning capabilities. We analyze more than 80 commercial and non-commercial implementations that have emerged since 2023, including OpenAI/Deep Research, Gemini/Deep Research, Perplexity/Deep Research, and numerous open-source alternatives. Through comprehensive examination, we propose a novel hierarchical taxonomy that categorizes systems according to four fundamental technical dimensions: foundation models and reasoning engines, tool utilization and environmental interaction, task planning and execution control, and knowledge synthesis and output generation. We explore the architectural patterns, implementation approaches, and domain-specific adaptations that characterize these systems across academic, scientific, business, and educational applications. Our analysis reveals both the significant capabilities of current implementations and the technical and ethical challenges they present regarding information accuracy, privacy, intellectual property, and accessibility. The survey concludes by identifying promising research directions in advanced reasoning architectures, multimodal integration, domain specialization, human-AI collaboration, and ecosystem standardization that will likely shape the future evolution of this transformative technology. By providing a comprehensive framework for understanding Deep Research systems, this survey contributes to both the theoretical understanding of AI-augmented knowledge work and the practical development of more capable, responsible, and accessible research technologies. The paper resources can be viewed at https://github.com/scienceaix/deepresearch.
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