Automated planning and scheduling is like having a robot to help you get things done. It's a type of computer program that can help you figure out the best way to do something by taking lots of different possible steps into account. For example, if you need to plan a vacation, an automated planning program could help you by looking at different flights, hotels, restaurants, and attractions to decide which ones are the cheapest and the best. It could also help you figure out the fastest route and the best time of day to visit each place.