Nils Nilsson
(3 articles)
1968
A* Search
A widely utilized pathfinding and graph traversal algorithm known for its efficiency in finding the shortest path by combining aspects of Dijkstra’s Algorithm and a heuristic approach.
Generality: 675

1970
Admissible Heuristic
A heuristic is considered admissible if it never overestimates the cost of reaching the goal in search algorithms, ensuring an optimal solution.
Generality: 575

1975
Forward Chaining
An inference method used in AI, particularly in rule-based systems, that derives conclusions by iteratively applying rules to known data until a goal is reached.
Generality: 596