Rule-based AI

  • "Rule-based AI operates on a simple yet powerful premise: it uses a set of predefined 'if-then' conditions to process data and make decisions. This form of AI mimics human decision-making by following explicitly programmed instructions, making it a reliable and predictable system for various applications. Unlike its more dynamic counterparts, rule-based AI stands out due to its reliance on human-crafted rules. This dependence ensures that every operation and decision it makes can be traced back to a specific set of guidelines developed."

  • In other words, it's just 'ifs' and 'elses'.

  • Very dated. Hardly qualifies as a 'strategy'.

Games that use it

  • Pac-Man (1980)

  • Skyrim (2011)