Combining goal generation and planning in an argumentation framework

In this paper we use formal argumentation theory to study the deliberation cycle of the BOID cognitive agent architecture. We combine goal generation with a planning approach recently proposed by Leila Amgoud. In her formal argumentation framework plans for fulfilling a desire are represented just like arguments that support a conclusion; the framework can thus deal with conflicting desires. In this paper we show how the argumentation approach to planning can be combined with goal generation in the BOID architecture. We also show that combining goal generation and planning leads to interesting new research questions about their relationship.