scholarly journals Trust and Normative Control in Multi-Agent Systems

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Joana Urbano ◽  
Henrique Lopes Cardoso ◽  
Ana Paula Rocha ◽  
Eugénio Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Negotiation Process ◽  
Dyadic Relationships ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Agent Behavior ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Economics Literature ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Behavior Models ◽  
Selection Of

Despite relevant insights from socio-economics, little research in multi-agent systems has addressed the interconnections between trust and normative notions such as contracts and sanctions. Focusing our attention on scenarios of betrayal, in this paper we combine the use of trust and sanctions in a negotiation process. We describe a scenario of dyadic relationships between truster agents, which make use of trust and/or sanctions, and trustee agents, characterized by their ability and integrity, which may influence their attitude toward betrayal. Both agent behavior models are inspired in socio-economics literature. Through simulation, we show the virtues and shortcomings of using trust, sanctions, and a combination of both in processes of selection of partners.

A survey of multi-agent organizational paradigms

2004 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
BRYAN HORLING ◽  
VICTOR LESSER
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Organizational Design ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Organizational Strategies ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Organizational Paradigms

Many researchers have demonstrated that the organizational design employed by an agent system can have a significant, quantitative effect on its performance characteristics. A range of organizational strategies have emerged from this line of research, each with different strengths and weaknesses. In this article we present a survey of the major organizational paradigms used in multi-agent systems. These include hierarchies, holarchies, coalitions, teams, congregations, societies, federations, markets, and matrix organizations. We will provide a description of each, discuss their advantages and disadvantages, and provide examples of how they may be instantiated and maintained. This summary will facilitate the comparative evaluation of organizational styles, allowing designers to first recognize the spectrum of possibilities, and then guiding the selection of an appropriate organizational design for a particular domain and environment.

Strategy Model for Multi-Robot Coordination in Robotic Soccer

2013 ◽  
Vol 393 ◽  
pp. 592-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
José G. Guarnizo ◽  
Martin Mellado ◽  
Cheng Yee Low ◽  
Norheliena Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Team Member ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Strategy Model ◽  
Soccer Teams ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Soccer Robots ◽  
Robotic Soccer ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Multi Robot

Soccer robots have been frequently used to validate models of multi-agent systems, involving collaboration among the agents. For this purpose, many researchers in robotics have been developing robotic soccer teams which compete in events such as RoboCup. This paper presents a strategy model for multi-robot coordination in robotic soccer teams involving ball position, team member position and opponent position for the selection of a team tactic and the player roles. This assignation is dynamical and achieved by a virtual coach. This strategy model was validated in a RoboCup Small Size League environment using Webots robot simulator.

A multi-agent systems-based contractor pre-qualification model

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 709-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faikcan Kog ◽  
Hakan Yaman
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quantitative Survey ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose The selection of the contractor, as a main participant of a construction project, is the most important and challenging decision process for a client. The purpose of this paper is to propose a multi-agent systems (MAS)-based contractor pre-qualification (CP) model for the construction sector in the frame of the tender management system. Design/methodology/approach The meta-classification and analysis study of the existing literature on CP, contractor selection and criteria weighting issues, which examines the current and important CP criteria, other than price, is introduced structurally. A quantitative survey, which is carried out to estimate initial weightings of the identified criteria, is overviewed. MAS are used to model the pre-qualification process and workflows are shown in Petri nets formalism. A user-friendly prototype program is created in order to simulate the tendering process. In addition, a real case regarding the construction work in Turkey is analyzed. Findings There is a lack of non-human-driven solutions and automation in CP and in the selection problem. The proposed model simulates the pre-qualification process and provides consistent results. Research limitations/implications The meta-classification study consists of only peer-reviewed papers between 1992 and 2013 and the quantitative survey initiates the perspectives of the actors of Turkish construction sector. Only the traditional project delivery method is selected for the proposed model, that is other delivery methods such as design/build, project management, etc., are not considered. Open, selective limited and negotiated tendering processes are examined in the study and the direct supply is not considered in the scope. Practical implications The implications will help to provide an objective CP and selection process and to prevent the delays, costs and other troubles, which are caused by the false selection of a contractor. Originality/value Automation and simulation in the pre-qualification and the selection of the contractor with a non-human-driven intelligent solution ease the decision processes of clients in terms of cost, time and quality.

Incorporating the Negotiation Process in Urban Planning DSS

2020 ◽  
pp. 484-500
Author(s):  
Imene Benatia ◽  
Mohamed Ridda Laouar ◽  
Sean B. Eom ◽  
Hakim Bendjenna
Keyword(s):  
City Planning ◽  
Negotiation Process ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Negotiation Protocol ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Contract Net ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Urban Project ◽  
Communication And Coordination ◽  
The City

Cooperation in multi-agent systems is necessary in order to perform complex tasks and lead Multi-agent System (MAS) towards its objective. Contract-Net Protocol (CNP) is one of the communication and coordination mechanisms used by multi-agent systems which prefer cooperation through interaction protocols. This paper proposes a new cooperation and negotiation protocol based on the principals of the Contact Net Protocol (CNP). The auhtors' suggested negotiation protocol is used to solve one of the problems in the context of the city planning which is the problem of election of urban projects. Their proposed protocol is intended to the decision makers in order to help them resolve the problem of the evaluation and the selection of the best urban project without the need to be together in a decision urban room.

Effective Selection of Abstract Plans for Multi-Agent Systems

2007 ◽  
pp. 223-236
Author(s):  
Toshiharu Sugawara ◽  
Satoshi Kurihara ◽  
Toshio Hirotsu ◽  
Kensuke Fukuda ◽  
Toshihiro Takada
Keyword(s):  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Effective Selection ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Selection Of

Incorporating the Negotiation Process in Urban Planning DSS

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imene Benatia ◽  
Mohamed Ridda Laouar ◽  
Sean B. Eom ◽  
Hakim Bendjenna
Keyword(s):  
City Planning ◽  
Negotiation Process ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Negotiation Protocol ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Urban Project ◽  
Communication And Coordination ◽  
The City

Cooperation in multi-agent systems is necessary in order to perform complex tasks and lead Multi-agent System (MAS) towards its objective. Contract-Net Protocol (CNP) is one of the communication and coordination mechanisms used by multi-agent systems which prefer cooperation through interaction protocols. This paper proposes a new cooperation and negotiation protocol based on the principals of the Contact Net Protocol (CNP). The auhtors' suggested negotiation protocol is used to solve one of the problems in the context of the city planning which is the problem of election of urban projects. Their proposed protocol is intended to the decision makers in order to help them resolve the problem of the evaluation and the selection of the best urban project without the need to be together in a decision urban room.

scholarly journals Scalable Fault Tolerant Agent Grooming Environment (SAGE)

2011 ◽  
pp. 143-172
Author(s):  
H. Farooq Ahmad ◽  
Hiroki Suguri
Keyword(s):  
Autonomous Agents ◽  
Fault Tolerant ◽  
The Other ◽  
Autonomous Agent ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Agent Behavior ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
High Level

Multi-agent systems (MAS) advocate an agent-based approach to software engineering based on decomposing problems in terms of decentralized, autonomous agents that can engage in flexible, high-level interactions. This chapter introduces scalable fault tolerant agent grooming environment (SAGE), a second-generation Foundation for Intelligent Physical Agents (FIPA)-compliant multi-agent system developed at NIIT-Comtec, which provides an environment for creating distributed, intelligent, and autonomous entities that are encapsulated as agents. The chapter focuses on the highlight of SAGE, which is its decentralized fault-tolerant architecture that can be used to develop applications in a number of areas such as e-health, e-government, and e-science. In addition, SAGE architecture provides tools for runtime agent management, directory facilitation, monitoring, and editing messages exchange between agents. SAGE also provides a built-in mechanism to program agent behavior and their capabilities with the help of its autonomous agent architecture, which is the other major highlight of this chapter. The authors believe that the market for agent-based applications is growing rapidly, and SAGE can play a crucial role for future intelligent applications development.

Assessing the Effect of Aspect Refactoring on Multi-Agent Applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Sedik Chebout ◽  
Farid Mokhati ◽  
Mourad Badri
Keyword(s):  
Object Oriented ◽  
Distributed Applications ◽  
Software Systems ◽  
Multi Agent Systems ◽  
Promising Technique ◽  
Dynamic Approach ◽  
Crosscutting Concerns ◽  
Agent Behavior ◽  
Agent Systems ◽  
Multi Agent

Multi Agent Systems (MAS) are increasingly gaining importance as a powerful paradigm to designing and implementing distributed applications. However, existing multi-agent applications are developed without considering the separation of non-functional concerns from the functional ones. This makes the implementation, comprehension and maintenance of multi-agent applications hard tasks. Aspect-Oriented Refactoring (AOR) is a promising technique for improving modularity and reducing complexity of existing object oriented software systems by encapsulating crosscutting concerns. The authors present, in this paper, a new dynamic approach for investigating empirically the effect of AOR on MAS applications. They focus, particularly, on the effect of AOR on agent behavior in terms of communication. The proposed approach is supported by a multi-agent profiling tool working on AgentFactory platform.

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