Applying a component-based framework to develop multi-agent environments: case study

ABSTRACT

This paper introduces an infrastructure for engineering environments for multi-agent systems. Such an infrastructure is based on a component model specification, named CMS, which promotes dynamic unanticipated evolution of software. We propose an Agent Model Specification (AMS), focusing on environment engineering issues. Moreover, we present a Java framework that implements AMS and a case study to exemplify the application of our approach.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.1 Project and People Management
          Subjects: Systems analysis and design

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
        I.2.11 Distributed Artificial Intelligence
            Subjects: Multiagent systems

General Terms:
Design, Management