TY - JOUR
T1 - The transformative potential of vector symbolic architecture for cognitive processing at the network edge
AU - Bent, Graham
AU - Davies, Cai
AU - Roig Vilamala, Marc
AU - Li, Yuhua
AU - Preece, Alun
AU - Vicente Sola, Alex
AU - Di Caterina, Gaetano
AU - Kirkland, Paul
AU - Tutcher, Benomy
AU - Pearson, Gavin
N1 - The contents include material subject to ©Crown copyright (2024), Dstl. This information is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. To view this licence, visit https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-governmentlicence/
Paper number: DSTL/CP161732.
PY - 2024/11/13
Y1 - 2024/11/13
N2 - Vector Symbolic Architecture (VSA), a.k.a. Hyperdimensional Computing (HDC) has transformative potential for advancing cognitive processing capabilities at the network edge. This paper examines how this paradigm offers robust solutions for AI and Autonomy within a future command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) enterprise by effectively modelling the cognitive processes required to perform Observe, Orient, Decide and Act (OODA) loop processing. The paper summarises the theoretical underpinnings, operational efficiencies, and synergy between VSA and current AI methodologies, such as neural-symbolic integration and learning. It also addresses major research challenges and opportunities for future exploration, underscoring the potential for VSA to facilitate intelligent decision-making processes and maintain information superiority in complex environments. The paper intends to serve as a cornerstone for researchers and practitioners to harness the power of VSA in creating next-generation AI applications, especially in scenarios that demand rapid, adaptive, and autonomous responses.
AB - Vector Symbolic Architecture (VSA), a.k.a. Hyperdimensional Computing (HDC) has transformative potential for advancing cognitive processing capabilities at the network edge. This paper examines how this paradigm offers robust solutions for AI and Autonomy within a future command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR) enterprise by effectively modelling the cognitive processes required to perform Observe, Orient, Decide and Act (OODA) loop processing. The paper summarises the theoretical underpinnings, operational efficiencies, and synergy between VSA and current AI methodologies, such as neural-symbolic integration and learning. It also addresses major research challenges and opportunities for future exploration, underscoring the potential for VSA to facilitate intelligent decision-making processes and maintain information superiority in complex environments. The paper intends to serve as a cornerstone for researchers and practitioners to harness the power of VSA in creating next-generation AI applications, especially in scenarios that demand rapid, adaptive, and autonomous responses.
KW - vector symbolic architecture
KW - hyperdimensional computing
KW - edge intelligence
KW - C5ISR
KW - OODA
UR - https://spie.org/spie-sensors-imaging/presentation/The-transformative-potential-of-vector-symbolic-architecture-for-cognitive-processing/13206-38#_=_
M3 - Conference article
SN - 0277-786X
VL - 13206
JO - Proceedings of SPIE: The International Society for Optical Engineering
JF - Proceedings of SPIE: The International Society for Optical Engineering
M1 - 1320612
T2 - Artificial Intelligence for Security and Defence Applications II
Y2 - 17 September 2024 through 19 September 2024
ER -