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A lifecicle for models of large multi-agent systems

Publication Type:

Conference Paper

Authors:

Wamberto W. Vasconcelos; Dave Robertson; Jaume Agustí-Cullell; Carles Sierra; Jordi Sabater-Mir; Simon Parsons; Chris Walton; Michael Wooldridge

Source:

Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer-Verlag, Volume 2222, p.307-325 (2002)

Abstract:

Two key issues in building multi-agent systems concern their scalability and engineering open systems. We offer solutions to these potential problems by introducing a lifecycle for models of large multi-agent systems. Our proposal connects a model for the collective analysis of agent systems with an individual-based model. This approach leads on to a virtuous cycle in which individual behaviours can be mapped on to global models and vice-versa. We illustrate our approach with a formal example but relatively easy for engineers to follow and adapt.

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