Abstract
This paper describes the Structure-Mapping Engine (SME), a cognitive simulation program for studying human analogical processing. SME is based on Gentner's Structure-Mapping theory of analogy, and provides a "tool kit" for constructing matching algorithms consistent with this theory. This flexibility enhances cognitive simulation studies by simplifying experimentation. Furthermore, SUE is very efficient, making it a candidate component for machine learning systems as well. We review the Structure-Mapping theory and describe the design of the engine. Next we demonstrate some examples of its operation. Finally, we discuss our plans for using SME in cognitive simulation studies.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages | 272-277 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| State | Published - 1986 |
| Event | 5th National Conference on Artificial Intelligence, AAAI 1986 - Philadelphia, United States Duration: Aug 11 1986 → Aug 15 1986 |
Conference
| Conference | 5th National Conference on Artificial Intelligence, AAAI 1986 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Period | 8/11/86 → 8/15/86 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence