The idea of weaving technology into the backdrop of natural human interactions is a long-standing vision [1]. To realize that dream, a number of technologies need to be developed. Distributed software systems need to allow large numbers of software components to locate and communicate with one another. Interfaces between humans and computers need to enable natural, unencumbered interaction. Env...

If agents are going to interact socially with humans, they can not be simply correct; they must also be comprehensible. This article describes my thesis work-in-progress, which focuseson designingagents that caneffectively expressto users the goals and activities their designer has chosen for them. In order to build agents that express clearly the intentions of their designers, I am creating to...

This paper introduces a proposal on developing a service oriented modelling and simulation architecture related to intelligent building management based on an existing open platform that is intended to allow different people to participate and contribute at developing a intelligent building management service ecosystem. In this way, both users and developers can compose new services, while the ...