PM: a metrics driven plan compiler

The partial metrics (PM) project, whose goal is to investigate the metrics-driven acquisition of planning knowledge, is discussed. The approach taken can be thought of as reverse compilation. Abstract plans are generated from source programs in a given target language. This process involves the integration of traditional compiler techniques with certain AI (artificial intelligence) paradigms. The current prototype´s design is described. This prototype´s capabilities are demonstrated by taking an Ada target program generated by a plan in the Programmer´s Apprentice system and creating another plan using the PM knowledge compiler. The plan produced by the prototype possesses many of the original plan´s features