The ability to guess what someone else knows, believes, feels, or wants.
Your friend says, “I’m fine.” Their face says, “Bring snacks.” You read the hidden message.
Theory of Mind helps AI guess a person’s thoughts and goals. It can help chatbots and robots make fewer awkward mistakes.
Belief State
Theory of Mind uses Belief State to describe what others know or believe.
Affective Computing
Affective Computing reads emotions. Theory of Mind also guesses beliefs and goals.
Imperfect-Information Game
These games need guesses about what an opponent knows and plans.
MAS
Guessing other agents’ goals helps MAS agents work together.