In this paper we present the dynamic aspects of multi-agent systems (MASs) based on the definition of their elements and relationships as proposed in the TAO metamodel. TAO is a conceptual framework based on agent and object abstractions that elicits an ontology connecting distinct abstractions such as objects, agents, organizations, roles and environments, and their relationships. The dynamic ...

A framework for cooperative goal-satisfaction in large-scale MultiAgent Systems (MAS) is presented in this paper. This is performed by demonstrating the applicability of a low complexity physics-oriented approach to a large-scale transportation problem. The framework is based on modeling cooperative MAS by a physics-oriented model. According to the model, agent-systems inherit physical properti...

For some time now agent-based and multi-agent systems (MAS) have attracted the interest of researchers far beyond traditional computer science and artificial intelligence (AI). In this article we try to identify focal points of interest for researchers working in the area of distributed AI (DAI) and MAS as well as application oriented researchers coming from related disciplines, e.g. electrical...

This paper examines the potential value of MAS technology to continuously improve enterprise capability to gain the highest performance level. In terms of contribution, it describes concepts and methodologies within the field of Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) that are appropriate to work with required performance levels. As well as presenting a comprehensive review of the meaningful framework for wh...

Characterized as cooperation and high efficiency, cooperative multi-robot systems (CMRS) have emerged as usual manufacturing equipments in current industries (Cao et al., 1997). Differing from generic control systems, the cooperation needs to be considered in the realization of CMRS (Cao et al., 1997). So the system modeling, analysis and refinement always meet with difficulties. As one of the ...

Multi-agent systems can be considered from a variety of perspectives. One such perspective arises from considering the architecture of an agent itself. Another is that of an instantiated agent architecture and its interaction with its peers in a MAS. A third perspective is that of an external observer. These three perspectives cover a potentially overlapping but essentially distinct set of issu...

Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) is a promising software paradigm. Considered as a natural metaphor to modeling complex systems, MAS are applied to develop a wide range of applications. However, the developed system’s complexity is a hard obstacle to understand and maintain them. In this paper, some metrics are presented to measure the complexity of MAS. The proposition of these metrics is passed thro...

This paper deals with the application of a multi agent system (MAS) for service restoration in distributed power systems. In this paper, the part of the service restoration process which deals with restoring power to consumers in case of an outage, is considered. A restoration strategy based on agent technology has been formulated. This strategy proposes a method for prioritizing certain consum...

Complex national security applications require support for component distribution, secure communication, fault-tolerance, and dynamic system reconfiguration that generally fall under the purview of multiagent systems (MAS). Current MAS, however, do not provide the support and flexibility for the design and long-term operation of large-scale sophisticated intelligence applications. We argue that...

Multi-agent systems (MAS) represent an effective approach for designing and constructing collaborative applications, designed as set of autonomous entities, named agents, which interact and coordinate. Some example of references on multi-agent systems are: [1], [2] [3]. Although multi-agent systems provide an effective approach for decentralized applications, they still need to better address t...