Overview
Research agents help users investigate topics by searching databases, reading documents, synthesizing information, and presenting findings. They operate across academic, market, competitive, and general research domains.
Key Capabilities
- Multi-source information retrieval
- Document summarization and synthesis
- Citation and source tracking
- Iterative refinement based on findings
- Structured report generation
Evaluation Dimensions
Accuracy
- Factual correctness of claims
- Proper attribution of sources
- Absence of hallucinations
Comprehensiveness
- Coverage of relevant sources
- Identification of key themes
- Recognition of gaps in knowledge
Usefulness
- Relevance to research question
- Actionable insights provided
- Time saved vs. manual research
Unique Challenges
- Distinguishing authoritative from unreliable sources
- Synthesizing conflicting information
- Handling paywalled or restricted content
- Maintaining objectivity across biased sources