JohnANT
JohnANT is a fictional persona used in academic and educational contexts to illustrate autonomous agents and agent-based systems in artificial intelligence. The name combines a common given name with the acronym ANT, which in teaching materials is often used as a placeholder for autonomous navigation or agent-based technology. There is no single official backstory; variations are provided by different authors to suit instructional needs.
In most demonstrations, JohnANT is depicted as a modular agent with three core components: perception, planning,
Educational use: JohnANT appears in tutorials, notebooks, and open course materials to teach fundamental concepts such
Variants and influence: Some resources adapt JohnANT to emphasize safety, explainability, or multi-agent coordination. The character
Overall, JohnANT functions as a common teaching construct in AI education, aiding understanding of agent design