R3 is a universal reasoning framework designed to bring structural logic, safety constraints, and invariants into modern statistical AI systems.
It introduces a multi-layer architecture composed of a secure reasoning kernel (R3CORE), a modular orchestration layer (R3-SHELL), and a suite of vertical AI applications (R3-APPS).
It introduces a multi-layer architecture composed of a secure reasoning kernel (R3CORE), a modular orchestration layer (R3-SHELL), and a suite of vertical AI applications (R3-APPS).
At a glance
Layer 1 — R3CORE
Secure, minimal, immutable reasoning kernel enforcing invariants and paradox detection.
Layer 2 — R3-SHELL
Orchestration + knowledge layer that structures prompts, routes knowledge packs, and mediates access to the kernel.
Layer 3 — R3-APPS
Vertical domain engines (math, audit, security, medical triage…) built on top of R3CORE via the shell.
Architecture overview
1) Introduction
Modern AI systems provide high semantic richness but often lack structural consistency. LLMs may hallucinate, violate constraints, and fail on critical tasks involving safety, finance, medical triage, or software correctness. R3 addresses this gap by introducing a logic engine capable of:- detecting fundamental paradoxes (Liar, Russell, Sorites),
- enforcing algebraic and structural invariants across domains.
- R3CORE — secure kernel implementing ICD logic and order-based reasoning
- R3-SHELL — orchestration and knowledge layer
- R3-APPS — domain engines (e.g., R3-MATH, R3-AUDIT, R3-SEC)
2) Layer 1 — R3CORE: The Secure Kernel
Design principles
Immutable
Immutable
Modifications are allowed only by the CORE team.
Opaque
Opaque
Code and internal structures are hidden from external module developers.
Minimal
Minimal
Contains only universal logic; no domain semantics.
Core responsibilities
Security model
- Zero direct access from outside components
- Read-only interface exposed through R3-SHELL
- Controlled loading of KEP modules
3) Layer 2 — R3-SHELL: The Orchestration Layer
Purpose
R3-SHELL is the “operating system” of R3. It interfaces between natural language inputs, LLMs, knowledge packs, and the secure kernel. Its role is to transform raw prompts into structured representations suitable for R3CORE.Responsibilities
LLM orchestration
LLM orchestration
Orchestrates GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and custom R3 models.
Symbolic memory & contextual knowledge graph
Symbolic memory & contextual knowledge graph
Maintains structured context, symbolic memory, and knowledge graph utilities.
KEP loading, validation, routing
KEP loading, validation, routing
Loads Knowledge Expansion Packs, validates them, and routes them to the right pipelines.
Pattern matching & role inference
Pattern matching & role inference
Provides pattern matching, role inference, and dependency graph construction.
Safety filtering
Safety filtering
Applies safety filtering before and after kernel evaluation.
Why the shell is essential
Multiple teams can work on vertical logic modules without ever accessing or modifying the core. The shell defines the extension and knowledge interface.4) Layer 3 — R3-APPS (Vertical Engines)
R3-APPS are vertical engines powered by R3COREX.R3COREX
LLM amplification engine.
R3-MATH
Symbolic mathematics reasoning.
R3-AUDIT
Document, contract, and compliance validation.
R3-SEC
IAM and cybersecurity reasoning engine.
R3-MED
Medical triage and safety protocols.
- calls R3-SHELL,
- receives structured input from the shell,
- calls R3CORE for logic validation.
5) Knowledge Packs (KEP)
Definition
KEP are structured YAML modules describing:- invariants,
- boundaries,
- numeric thresholds,
- role mapping,
- pattern rules,
- structural relations.
KEP are designed to keep knowledge modular and domain-specific logic decoupled from the secure kernel.
Horizontal KEP (universal)
Loaded universally:- Temporal logic
- State/mutex logic
- Set theory
- Critical thresholds
- R3-Math foundations
Vertical KEP (domain-specific)
Specific to domains such as:- DeFi, Finance, AML
- IAM, Security
- Medical triage
- Industrial safety
- Law & governance
6) R3-Powered LLMs
R3 enables families of hybrid reasoning systems:R3-Lite
Edge LLMs + R3COREX.
R3-Pro
GPT-4o-mini-level models boosted toward GPT-4 accuracy.
R3-Max
High-accuracy systems with “zero hallucination” objective.
R3-Hybrid
Multi-backend LLM orchestration.