Agent Architecture

In this module, we break down an AI agent into its core components — from perception to reasoning, execution, and reflection.

For a production lens on why strong components can still fail as a system, read Why Agents Fail: The Execution Gap.

a) The Anatomy of an Agent

b) The Perception Layer

c) Working Memory and the Scratchpad

d) The Planner / Reasoner

e) Tool Manager

f) Execution Engine

g) Observation Processor

h) Reflection and Termination