On the Prospects of Incorporating Large Language Models (LLMs) in Automated Planning and Scheduling (APS)
Keywords: Large Language Models, Learning, Planning
TL;DR: This position paper investigates the enhancement of automated planning by Large Language Models (LLMs) across eight distinct domains.
Abstract: Automated planning is among the growing areas in Artificial Intelligence (AI) where mention of LLMs has gained popularity.
Based on a comprehensive review of 126 papers, this paper investigates eight categories based on the unique applications of LLMs in addressing various aspects of planning problems: language translation, plan generation, model construction, multi-agent planning, interactive planning, heuristics optimization, tool integration, and brain-inspired planning. For each category, we articulate the issues considered and existing gaps. A critical insight resulting from our review is that the true potential of LLMs unfolds when they are integrated with traditional symbolic planners, pointing towards a promising neuro-symbolic approach. This approach effectively combines the generative aspects of LLMs with the precision of classical planning methods. By synthesizing insights from existing literature, we underline the potential of this integration to address complex planning challenges. Our goal is to encourage the ICAPS community to recognize the complementary strengths of LLMs and symbolic planners, advocating for a direction in automated planning that leverages these synergistic capabilities to develop more advanced and intelligent planning systems.
Primary Keywords: Learning
Category: Long
Student: Graduate
Submission Number: 245
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