Agentic AI Reference Architecture

Cognition · Software component

Signal Preprocessor

Software componentCognitionCognition & Memoryarc:SignalPreprocessor

A perception stage that removes noise and extracts features from raw input signals before interpretation.

Responsibility. Denoises raw signals and extracts features.

Also known as: Signal processing, Sensor reading filter

sends data toreceives data fromsends data toMultimodal Fusion Engine: sends data toMultimodal Fusion EngineSensor Input Adapter: receives data fromSensor Input AdapterSensor Stream Synchronizer: sends data toSensor Stream Synchronizer
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Relationships

receives data from dynamic

sends data to dynamic

Classification

Patterns
FilteringFourier transformAveraging/filtering of noisy readings
Quality attributes
Functional suitability: correctness and validity (ISO/IEC 25010 | NIST AI RMF: valid)

Sources

  1. Ch1.4: T. Nguyen, "Memory and Perception Systems," in Mastering Agentic AI Systems: Guide for the NVIDIA NCP-AAI Exam, 1st ed. 2026, ch. 1.4. ISBN: 9798244538229.
  2. Ch5.6: T. Nguyen, "A* Search and Replaning," in Mastering Agentic AI Systems: Guide for the NVIDIA NCP-AAI Exam, 1st ed. 2026, ch. 5.6. ISBN: 9798244538229.