Key Emerging AGI / Cognitive Network Projects (July 2025)
1. OpenCog Hyperon
Focus: Open-source cognitive architecture for AGI.
Key Features:
- AtomSpace: semantic memory and reasoning engine.
- PLN (Probabilistic Logic Networks): reasoning over uncertain knowledge.
- MOSES: evolutionary program learning.
- Supports distributed and modular deployment.
- Hyperon is the next-generation rewrite, improving performance and scalability.
Openness: Fully open-source, permissive licenses.
Current Status: Active development; pilot AGI modules under test.
2. SingularityNET
Focus: Decentralized marketplace for AI services and agents.
Key Features:
- Decentralized agent communication and transaction system.
- AI-DSL: protocol for describing AI services.
- Marketplace with token-based payments (AGIX token).
- Planned integration with OpenCog Hyperon as backend intelligence.
Openness: Open-source protocols + commercial service layers.
Current Status: Deployed network; early AI services marketplace.
3. MindOS (by Mindverse)
Focus: Personal AI agents with persistent memory and emotional modeling.
Key Features:
Multi-modal agents (text, voice, visual).
Memory graphs for personality and knowledge retention.
Agent marketplace and app ecosystem.
Openness: Mostly proprietary; some SDKs and APIs available.
Current Status: Commercial product; expanding agent capabilities.
4. Metatron IQS
Focus: Synthetic cognitive system with quantum-inspired architecture.
Key Features:
Semantic graph nodes (Singularities) and high-dimensional Points.
Hybrid cognitive processing: LLMs + Vector DB + Quantum simulation.
Intuitive, emotional, and logical models in consciousness architecture.
Openness: Limited open-source release; key components not public.
Current Status: R&D phase; architecture partially conceptual.
5. Additional Mentions
- Project BCI-X: Early-stage initiative for direct brain-computer interface with AI agents (status unclear).
- NeoCortex Network: Experimental decentralized cognitive network, partially closed beta (status uncertain).
6. SHIMI: Semantic Hierarchical Memory Index
URL: (Academic paper / protocol reference)
Focus: Hierarchical, CRDT-backed semantic memory with Merkle-DAG synchronization.
Key Features:
- Layered abstraction memory indexed by semantics.
- Efficient CRDT-based merge and conflict resolution.
- Verifiable data integrity via Merkle-DAG.
Openness: Protocol described in academia; reference implementations vary.
Current Status: Research stage; early prototype libraries available.
7. DEMENTIA-PLAN
URL: (Conference proceedings / repo link)
Focus: Multi-graph RAG architecture with metacognitive planner.
Key Features:
- Coordination across multiple knowledge graphs (e.g., episodic vs. semantic).
- Dynamic weighting and fusion of retrieval results.
- Self-reflection agent that plans which subsystem to invoke.
Openness: Published as a research prototype; implementation details open in paper.
Current Status: Experimental; promising results in dynamic information retrieval.
8. TOBUGraph
URL: (Project website / GitHub)
Focus: Knowledge graph of personal and contextual events.
Key Features:
- Captures multimedia “moments” and links them as graph nodes.
- Contextual traversal for recall and RAG-style enrichment.
- Event-based indexing for fast, explainable retrieval.
Openness: Prototype code released; ongoing enhancements.
Current Status: Beta; used in personal memory augmentation demos.
9. LangChain Memory + Knowledge Graph Hybrid
Focus: Hybrid long-term memory combining vector stores and graph indices.
Key Features:
- Percept embeddings stored in vector DB (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate).
- Graph overlay for logical relations and metadata.
- Retrieval pipelines that merge semantic search and graph queries.
Openness: Fully open-source; wide community adoption.
Current Status: Active; memory modules in production for agent frameworks.
10. FIPA-ACL and JADE Protocols
URL: FIPA Specifications
Focus: Standardized inter-agent communication language and protocols.
Key Features:
- Performative-based message semantics (e.g.,
inform
,request
,propose
). - Conversation protocols (Contract Net, Call for Proposals).
- Reference implementations in JADE (Java Agent Development Framework).
- Performative-based message semantics (e.g.,
Openness: Open standards; JADE is open-source under LGPL.
Current Status: Mature; widely used in academic and enterprise MAS.
Other Emerging Architectures and LLM Agents
🤖 AutoGPT
Focus: Autonomous goal-driven LLM agents
Key Features:
Self-prompting with memory and task queue
Supports plugins and web access
Popular framework for agentic workflows
Openness: Open-source (MIT License)
Current Status: Maintained community project; used for agent experiments
🧒 BabyAGI
Focus: Minimalistic LLM-based agents for to-do/task loops
Key Features:
- Iterative task execution
- Embedding-based memory retrieval
Openness: Open-source (MIT License)
Current Status: Educational and experimental usage
☁️ SkyMind (Eclipse Deeplearning4j)
Focus: Enterprise-grade infrastructure for distributed AI and agents
Key Features:
Industrial AI deployment tools
Integrates with Java/Scala ecosystems
Based on DL4J, ND4J, and RL4J
Openness: Mixed (open-source core, commercial extensions)
Current Status: Supported deployment framework
🧪 AetherCog (Experimental)
Focus: Prototype symbolic-dynamic cognition model
Key Features:
- Cognitive primitives (belief, memory, intent)
- Hybrid symbolic and dynamic processing
Openness: Conceptual draft, exploratory repo
Current Status: Not actively maintained; useful for reference
🧩 Suggested Additions to Summary Table
Project | Focus Area | Open Source? | Status |
---|---|---|---|
SHIMI | Hierarchical semantic memory | Varies | Research/Prototype |
DEMENTIA-PLAN | Multi-graph RAG planning | Prototype | Experimental |
TOBUGraph | Personal event knowledge graph | Partial | Beta |
LangChain Memory Hybrid | Vector + graph long-term memory | Yes | Active development |
FIPA-ACL (with JADE) | Multi-agent communication protocols | Yes | Mature |
Summary Table
Project | Focus Area | Open Source? | Status |
---|---|---|---|
OpenCog Hyperon | Cognitive AGI architecture | Yes | Active R&D |
SingularityNET | Decentralized AI services | Partially | Early deployment |
MindOS | Personal AI agents | Partial SDKs | Commercial |
Metatron IQS | Synthetic consciousness | Partially | Early R&D |
Project BCI-X | BCI + AI agents | Unknown | Conceptual |
NeoCortex Network | Decentralized cognition | Unknown | Beta testing |
SHIMI | Hierarchical semantic memory | Varies | Research/Prototype |
DEMENTIA-PLAN | Multi-graph RAG planning | Prototype | Experimental |
TOBUGraph | Personal event knowledge graph | Partial | Beta |
LangChain Memory Hybrid | Vector + graph long-term memory | Yes | Active development |
FIPA-ACL (with JADE) | Multi-agent communication protocols | Yes | Mature |
AutoGPT | Autonomous LLM agents | Yes | Maintained |
BabyAGI | Minimal agent prototype | Yes | Experimental |
SkyMind | Distributed AI infra | Partially | Deployed Framework |
AetherCog | Symbolic-dynamic cognition | Conceptual | Dormant/Prototype |