1 Introduction to Embedded Automation.- 2 Innovation in Modern Artificial Intelligence.- 3 Research Directions in Automation.- 4 Agent System Frameworks.- 5 Agent Interoperability and Adaptation.- 6 Enhancing Autonomy.- 7 Improving Agent Architectures.- 8 Agent Oriented Programming.- 9 Creating an Agent Factory.- 10 Case Study Background - Sudoku.- 11 Problem Solving Workshop.- 12 Future and Direction.