Research: Agentic AI Design Patterns

Last Updated: 2026-02-11 12:35 PST

🏗️ Core Architectural Patterns

Based on the "Agentic AI" collaboration model:

1. Hierarchical (Orchestrator-Workers)

• Structure: One Manager Agent + Multiple specialized Workers (Research, Coding, Review).
• Application: Complex, multi-step problem solving where a central "brain" synthesizes sub-task results.
• Lab Fit: Main Otto Session management.

2. Sequential Flow

• Structure: Step-by-step pipeline (Gather -> Analyze -> Generate -> Validate).
• Application: Standardized workflows with high predictability (e.g., CI/CD, Archival).
• Lab Fit: "Software Defined" infrastructure deployments.

3. Router Pattern

• Structure: One Router Agent directing traffic to specialized agents based on intent.
• Application: Multichannel support or diverse service offerings.
• Lab Fit: Client-facing support interfaces.