Architecture Overview
Mamut Lab is designed with 11 interconnected architectural layers, each addressing specific challenges in long-running agentic AI systems. However, implementation follows a strategic sequence—starting with neurosymbolic reasoning as the foundational layer that enables all other capabilities.
Architecture vs. Implementation
The 11 layers below represent the complete conceptual architecture. The implementation roadmap prioritizes neurosymbolic reasoning first (Layer 6), as it provides the formal verification, explainability, and trustworthiness that every other capability requires. See Implementation Priority for the build sequence.
Design Principles
- Human Understanding First: Every AI decision must be explainable and verifiable
- Multi-Model Consensus: Cross-verify outputs using diverse AI models
- Persistent Context: Maintain coherent state across days and weeks, not just sessions
- Cascade Prevention: Detect and halt error amplification early
- Continuous Learning: Improve from experience without catastrophic forgetting
Research Foundation
This architecture synthesizes findings from cognitive science, distributed systems, machine learning safety, and human-computer interaction research. See references for academic sources.
Implementation Priority: Neurosymbolic First
While Mamut Lab is designed with 11 interconnected architectural layers, neurosymbolic reasoning is our first core implementation—the foundational capability that makes everything else trustworthy and explainable.
Why Neurosymbolic First?
Without neurosymbolic reasoning, we'd build yet another LLM wrapper—fast, but opaque, prone to hallucinations, and impossible to verify. Neurosymbolic reasoning transforms Mamut Lab from "another AI task executor" into a provably correct, explainable, trustworthy platform.
Every future capability (Darwin-Gödel self-improvement, coordinated space task execution, continual learning) builds on this neurosymbolic foundation.
Implementation Sequence
Phase 1: Neurosymbolic Foundation
Weeks 1-8
- Scallop differentiable logic
- PyKEEN knowledge graphs
- Z3 formal verification
- Dual-process engine integration
Phase 2: Darwin-Gödel Enhancement
Following neurosymbolic
- Formal verification of self-modifications
- Safe evolution mechanisms
- Introspection capabilities
Phase 3: Full Task Execution Platform
Built on verified foundation
- Coordinated space architecture
- Multi-tool coordination
- Production deployment
Read more: Neurosymbolic Reasoning: Mamut Lab' First Core Implementation
Layer 2: Memory & Context Management Future
Biologically-inspired three-tier memory architecture for maintaining coherent context across arbitrary time horizons.
Planned capabilities:
- Working Memory: ~8K token in-context LLM buffer for current session
- Session Memory: Vector database for semantic search across hours to days
- Archive Memory: Knowledge graph storage for long-term facts and procedures
- Consolidation: Automatic memory stabilization and semantic knowledge extraction
This layer is part of future development following the neurosymbolic foundation.
Layer 3: Dual-Process Cognitive Engine Future
Routes tasks between fast heuristic processing (System 1) and slow analytical reasoning (System 2).
Planned capabilities:
- System 1 (Fast): Pattern matching with smaller models (GPT-4o-mini, Claude Haiku)
- System 2 (Analytical): Deliberative reasoning with larger models (o1, Claude Opus)
- Adaptive Routing: Classify tasks by novelty, stakes, and complexity
- Performance Learning: Adjust routing thresholds based on outcomes
This layer is part of future development following the neurosymbolic foundation.
Layer 4: Multimodal Execution Modes Future
Three distinct reasoning modes for different task requirements: normal execution, controlled hallucination, and adversarial review.
Planned modes:
- Normal Mode: Standard execution with accuracy priority and factual grounding
- Hallucination Mode: Controlled creative exploration for brainstorming (flagged as hypothetical)
- 10th Man Mode: Adversarial review and red-teaming to find edge cases
This layer is part of future development following the neurosymbolic foundation.
Layer 5: Cascade Prevention System Future
Detects and halts error amplification before small mistakes compound into catastrophic failures.
Planned mechanisms:
- Divergence Monitoring: Track deviation from expected trajectories
- Uncertainty Thresholds: Halt when confidence drops below safety threshold
- Cross-Model Verification: Flag disagreements between models
- Human Intervention: Escalate critical or destructive operations
This layer is part of future development following the neurosymbolic foundation.
Layer 6: Neurosymbolic Reasoning
The foundational layer—combines neural pattern recognition with symbolic logic for provably correct, explainable AI decisions. Every other capability builds on this neurosymbolic foundation.
Why Neurosymbolic?
Pure LLMs are fast but opaque, prone to hallucinations, and impossible to formally verify. Pure symbolic AI (expert systems) offers guarantees but can't learn from data and fails on noisy real-world inputs.
Neurosymbolic AI combines the best of both:
- Neural components handle perception, ambiguity, and pattern recognition
- Symbolic components verify correctness, provide explanations, and ensure safety
- Integration through differentiable logic (Scallop) enables end-to-end training
Production-Proven Technology
Amazon Vulcan (2025)
Production Deployment
- Warehouse robot task coordination
- Neural vision + symbolic planning
- Deployed in Spokane & Hamburg
SAP ABAP Gen (2025)
Production Deployment
- Code generation with formal parser
- LLM + formal parser verification
- Commercial release planned
AlphaProof (2024)
IMO Silver Medal
- Mathematical theorem proving
- Gemini + Lean formal proofs
- 1 point from gold medal
Mamut Lab Implementation Stack
- Scallop: Differentiable Datalog for neurosymbolic reasoning
- PyKEEN: Knowledge graph embeddings (40+ models)
- Z3 Solver: Formal verification and constraint satisfaction
- SymPy: Symbolic mathematics and exact computation
Dual-Process Integration
Neural models (Claude, GPT-4) generate candidate solutions. Symbolic components (Scallop, Z3) verify correctness. Knowledge graphs (ArangoDB + PyKEEN) provide semantic context. Only verified candidates proceed to execution.
Synthetic Data Generation Phase 1
Neurosymbolic reasoning enables unlimited training data generation from axioms—guaranteed correct, no privacy concerns, no human labeling required.
Why Synthetic Data?
Traditional machine learning requires massive labeled datasets, raising privacy concerns and scaling challenges. Symbolic systems can generate infinite correct examples from finite rules.
Generation Techniques
Axiomatic Theorem Generation
Infinite examples from finite axioms
- Define logical axioms (e.g., group theory rules)
- Derive unlimited valid theorems automatically
- Train models on proven-correct examples
- No human labeling required
Reverse-Process Generation
Backward reasoning from solutions
- Generate random valid outputs (e.g., polynomials)
- Apply inverse operations (differentiate → integration pairs)
- Create unlimited training examples
- Example: SymPy for calculus problem generation
Constraint-Based Generation
SMT solvers create test cases
- Define complex constraints (e.g., resource limits)
- Z3 generates satisfying test cases
- Explore edge cases systematically
- Exhaustive coverage of specification
Real-World Example: AlphaGeometry
Google DeepMind's AlphaGeometry (Nature 2024) used synthetic data generation to achieve near-IMO-gold-medal performance:
- 100 million synthetic geometry problems generated from axioms
- No human-labeled training data required
- Solved 25/30 IMO geometry problems (human gold medalists average 25.9)
- Combination: neural language model + symbolic deduction engine
Mamut Lab Application
We use synthetic data generation for:
- Continual Learning: Generate training examples without catastrophic forgetting
- Task Execution Testing: Create edge case scenarios for long-running task logic
- Knowledge Graph Population: Derive facts from axioms automatically
- Privacy-Preserving Training: No sensitive data required
Implementation Stack
# Example: Generate integration training pairs with SymPy
import sympy as sp
from sympy import symbols, diff, integrate, lambdify
import random
x = symbols('x')
# Generate random polynomial
def random_polynomial(degree=3):
coeffs = [random.randint(-10, 10) for _ in range(degree + 1)]
return sum(c * x**i for i, c in enumerate(coeffs))
# Generate training pair
polynomial = random_polynomial()
derivative = diff(polynomial, x)
# Training example: (derivative, polynomial)
# Task: Given derivative, find original function
print(f"Problem: Integrate {derivative}")
print(f"Solution: {polynomial}")
# Generate unlimited examples...
Knowledge Graph Reasoning Phase 1
Hybrid queries combining symbolic logic with semantic similarity using ArangoDB + PyKEEN (40+ embedding models).
Hybrid Reasoning Architecture
Traditional databases handle exact queries (SQL). Neural embeddings handle semantic similarity (vector search). Knowledge graphs combine both—logical constraints + semantic relevance.
Symbolic Component
- Technology: ArangoDB (graph database)
- Query: AQL (graph traversals, logical filters)
- Strength: Exact constraints, relationships
- Example: "Find tasks that require tool capability X"
Neural Component
- Technology: PyKEEN (40+ embedding models)
- Models: TransE, RotatE, ComplEx, ConvE
- Strength: Semantic similarity, analogies
- Example: "Find entities similar to Y"
Hybrid Query Example
Query: "Find tasks similar to 'code_generation' that require 'code_analysis' capability"
Step 1 - Symbolic Filter (AQL):
FOR t IN tasks
FILTER t.requires_capability == 'code_analysis'
RETURN t
Step 2 - Neural Ranking (PyKEEN):
embedding_similarity(t.embedding, code_generation.embedding)
→ Rank by semantic relevance
Result: Logically valid candidates + semantically relevant
PyKEEN: 40+ Embedding Models
Translational Models
- TransE: Simple translation (h + r ≈ t)
- TransH: Hyperplane projections
- TransR: Relation-specific spaces
- RotatE: Rotations in complex space
Neural Models
- ConvE: Convolutional networks
- ConvKB: KB-specific convolutions
- DistMult: Bilinear scoring
- ComplEx: Complex-valued embeddings
Advanced Models
- Tucker: Tensor decomposition
- PairRE: Paired relation embeddings
- QuatE: Quaternion embeddings
- AutoSF: Automated feature learning
Real-World Applications
- Tool Discovery: Find tools with similar capabilities (semantic) that satisfy constraints (symbolic)
- Task Composition: Recommend compatible task phases based on past successes
- Error Diagnosis: Find similar past failures with known solutions
- Knowledge Completion: Predict missing facts from learned patterns
Integration with Scallop
Knowledge graph embeddings (PyKEEN) feed into neurosymbolic reasoning (Scallop). Neural similarity scores become probabilities in Scallop's probabilistic Datalog, enabling differentiable reasoning over knowledge graphs.
Explainability & Regulatory Compliance Phase 1
Symbolic reasoning traces provide automatic audit trails for AI decisions—critical for EU AI Act compliance and enterprise trust.
The Explainability Problem
Pure neural networks are black boxes—opaque decision-making that can't be audited or verified. This creates serious problems:
- Regulatory Risk: EU AI Act (2024) mandates explainability for high-risk systems
- Trust Issues: Enterprises won't deploy systems they can't understand
- Debugging Challenges: Can't fix what you can't trace
- Liability Concerns: Who's responsible when AI makes a mistake?
Symbolic Reasoning = Built-in Explanations
Every symbolic inference produces a complete logical trace—no post-hoc explanation methods needed.
Symbolic Traces
- Complete derivation for every decision
- Step-by-step logical inference
- Provenance tracking (which facts led to conclusion)
- Machine-readable audit logs
Natural Language Translation
- Convert predicates to sentences
- Template-based explanations
- User-friendly reasoning summaries
- Multi-language support
Visual Explanations
- Proof trees (hierarchical reasoning)
- Reasoning graphs (knowledge flow)
- Timeline views (decision history)
- Interactive exploration
Example: Explainable Task Execution
Decision: Execute task phase "code_generation"
Symbolic Trace (Scallop/Datalog):
1. task_phase(code_generation)
2. requires_capability(code_generation, code_analysis)
3. has_tool_with_capability(claude_sonnet, code_analysis)
4. precondition_satisfied(code_generation)
5. ∴ can_execute(code_generation)
Natural Language Explanation:
"The system executed the 'code_generation' task phase because:
- It is a valid registered task phase
- It requires the 'code_analysis' capability
- The 'claude_sonnet' tool provides this capability and is currently available
- All preconditions are satisfied
- Therefore, execution is authorized"
Audit Trail (ArangoDB):
{
"decision_id": "dec_20251022_143022",
"timestamp": "2025-10-22T14:30:22Z",
"decision": "execute",
"target": "code_generation",
"tool_selected": "claude_sonnet",
"reasoning_chain": [...],
"fact_sources": ["task_definition.yaml", "model_registry"],
"confidence": 1.0, // Symbolic = certain
"user_approved": true
}
EU AI Act Compliance
High-Risk AI System Requirements
The EU AI Act (2024) requires high-risk AI systems to provide:
- ✅ Transparency: Decision logic must be documented → Symbolic traces
- ✅ Explainability: Outputs must be interpretable → Natural language translations
- ✅ Auditability: Decisions must be logged → ArangoDB audit trails
- ✅ Human Oversight: Humans can review decisions → Visualization tools
Mamut Lab' neurosymbolic architecture provides these capabilities by default—no retrofitting required.
Implementation Stack
- Scallop: Generates complete provenance for every derived fact
- ArangoDB: Stores reasoning chains with timestamps and fact sources
- Natural Language Generation: Template-based predicate → sentence conversion
- Visualization: D3.js for proof trees, graph views, timelines
Regulatory Landscape
Beyond the EU AI Act, transparency requirements are emerging globally:
- US: NIST AI Risk Management Framework (2023)
- UK: AI regulation white paper (2023)
- China: Algorithm regulation (2022)
Neurosymbolic AI with built-in explainability positions Mamut Lab for compliance across jurisdictions.
Layer 7: Continual Learning Subsystem Future
Learn from experience without catastrophic forgetting of prior knowledge.
Planned mechanisms:
- Experience Replay: Rehearse past successes to maintain performance
- Elastic Weight Consolidation: Protect important model weights
- Progressive Neural Networks: Expand capacity for new tasks
- Meta-Learning: Learn how to learn efficiently
This layer is part of future development following the neurosymbolic foundation.
Layer 8: Verbalized Sampling & Diversity Future
Generate diverse solutions through temperature control, ensemble methods, and explicit perspective-taking.
Planned techniques:
- Temperature Control: Range from deterministic to creative sampling
- Nucleus Sampling: Top-p filtering for diversity
- Ensemble Methods: Multiple solutions with voting
- Perspective Instructions: Explicit role-taking for diverse viewpoints
This layer is part of future development following the neurosymbolic foundation.
Layer 9: Preserve Human Agency Future
Ensure humans remain in control with transparency, explainability, and override capabilities.
Core principles:
- Transparency: Every AI decision is visible and traceable
- Explainability: Reasoning chains in human-readable format
- Override: Humans can reject, modify, or redirect AI actions
- Opt-In Automation: Explicit consent for autonomous operations
This layer is part of future development following the neurosymbolic foundation.
Layer 10: Implementable Self-Improvement Phase 2
Systematic improvement through Darwin-style variation-selection and Gödel-inspired introspection.
Evolution Loop
- Monitor: Track performance metrics
- Hypothesize: Generate improvement candidates
- Test: A/B test in sandboxed environment
- Select: Keep improvements, discard regressions
- Deploy: Roll out validated changes
Safety Constraints
All self-modifications are human-reviewed before production deployment. Contact us for detailed self-improvement safety protocols.
Layer 11: Data Abstraction & Integration Phase 3
Unified interface for heterogeneous data sources with automatic schema inference and adaptation.
Planned capabilities:
- Database Integration: SQL, NoSQL, Graph databases
- API Connectors: REST, GraphQL, gRPC
- File Systems: Local and cloud storage
- Version Control: Git, SVN integration
- Documentation: Markdown, PDF, HTML parsing
This layer is part of Phase 3 development for full task execution platform capabilities.
Research References
This architecture is grounded in peer-reviewed research:
- Memory Systems: Tulving (1985) - Multiple memory systems; McClelland et al. (1995) - Complementary learning systems
- Dual-Process Theory: Kahneman (2011) - Thinking Fast and Slow; Sloman (1996) - Empirical case for two systems
- Cascade Failures: Perrow (1984) - Normal Accidents; Reason (1990) - Human Error
- Continual Learning: Kirkpatrick et al. (2017) - Elastic Weight Consolidation; Rusu et al. (2016) - Progressive Neural Networks
- Human-AI Interaction: Amershi et al. (2019) - Guidelines for Human-AI Interaction; Ribeiro et al. (2016) - Why Should I Trust You (LIME)
Full Bibliography
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Documentation Access
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