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Introducing OWA's Env

Open World Agents (OWA) introduces Env, a groundbreaking modular agent system designed for dynamic, real-time environments. Say goodbye to rigid frameworks with fixed interfaces—Env's flexible architecture lets you activate and customize components on the fly.

Why Choose OWA's Env?

Traditional environmental interfaces like gymnasium.Env fall short when it comes to building real-time, real-world agents. They rely on synchronous steps (env.step(), env.reset()), which assume your agent has infinite time to process actions. That's not realistic for agents that need to react instantly in dynamic environments.

Env changes the game with an event-driven, asynchronous design that mirrors real-world interactions. Here's what sets it apart:

  • Asynchronous Event Processing: Leverage Callables, Listeners, and Runnables for real-time interaction. No more waiting for env.step()—the world doesn't stop, and neither should your agent.

  • Dynamic EnvPlugin Activation: Seamlessly register and activate EnvPlugins at runtime to extend functionality, powered by registry pattern. Learn how to create custom plugins.

  • Extensible, Open-Source Design: Built for the community, by the community. Easily add custom plugins and extend the Env's functionality to suit your needs.

The Future is Real-Time

Time waits for no one—and neither do real-world agents. As we advance towards more responsive AI, agents must be capable of instantaneous reactions, just like humans. Env's architecture enables:

  • True Concurrent Processing: Handle multiple events simultaneously without bottlenecks.

  • Measured Reaction Times: Agents operate within realistic timeframes, ensuring timely responses in dynamic settings.

We prioritize minimizing latency within the framework, aiming for agent reaction times that match or surpass human capabilities. Throughout our codebase, we ensure latency doesn't exceed 30ms. Check out how we achieve this in our Appsink Recorder, Screen Listeners, and Test Screen Listener.

Get Started Today

Don't let outdated frameworks hold you back. Embrace the future with OWA's Env and build agents that are ready for the real world.

Learn more about OWA's Env Design.