Ebook: Issues in Multi-Agent Systems: The AgentCities.ES Experience
- Tags: Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks, Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics), Software Engineering/Programming and Operating Systems
- Series: Whitestein Series in Software Agent Technologies and Autonomic Computing
- Year: 2008
- Publisher: Birkhäuser Basel
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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The agent paradigm has been a subject of research for the last years, and the purpose of this book is to present current status of this technology by looking at its application in different domains, such as electronic markets, e-tourism, ambience intelligence, and complex system analysis.
It starts by discussing software engineering issues for the development of multi-agent systems, how much it costs to build a multi-agent system, and which methods and tools are currently available. Next chapters present some of the most relevant aspects that are considered for the development of multi-agent systems: ubiquitous computing, learning and planning, trust and security, electronic institutions and swarm intelligence. Last chapters focus on concrete applications of physical agents and e-tourism applications, to illustrate how to integrate the previously discussed aspects.
The book is written by researchers with experience in technology transfer, and therefore it is oriented to practice.
The agent paradigm has been a subject of intensive research recently. This book presents the current status of this technology by looking at its applications in various domains such as electronic markets, e-tourism, ambience intelligence, and complex system analysis. In addition, the authors identify issues for future research.
The book begins discussing software engineering issues for the development of multi-agent systems, the costs of building a multi-agent system, and which methods and tools are currently available. Next, the authors examine the key issues that must be addressed in developing multi-agent systems: ubiquitous computing, learning and planning, trust and security, electronic institutions, and swarm intelligence. The final chapters focus on concrete applications of physical agents and e-tourism, showing you how earlier discussions are applied in practice.
This book is written by researchers with hands-on experience in technology transfer. With their practical focus, they help you see how agent technology can be applied in many new services and environments.
The agent paradigm has been a subject of intensive research recently. This book presents the current status of this technology by looking at its applications in various domains such as electronic markets, e-tourism, ambience intelligence, and complex system analysis. In addition, the authors identify issues for future research.
The book begins discussing software engineering issues for the development of multi-agent systems, the costs of building a multi-agent system, and which methods and tools are currently available. Next, the authors examine the key issues that must be addressed in developing multi-agent systems: ubiquitous computing, learning and planning, trust and security, electronic institutions, and swarm intelligence. The final chapters focus on concrete applications of physical agents and e-tourism, showing you how earlier discussions are applied in practice.
This book is written by researchers with hands-on experience in technology transfer. With their practical focus, they help you see how agent technology can be applied in many new services and environments.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-ix
Agent Oriented Software Engineering....Pages 1-31
Ubiquitous Computing for Mobile Environments....Pages 33-57
Cognitive Abilities in Agents....Pages 59-85
Trust and Security....Pages 87-115
Physical Agents....Pages 117-143
Artificial Social Intelligence in MAS: From Swarms to Electronic Institutions....Pages 145-177
Agent Applications in Tourism....Pages 179-206
AgentCities.ES Groups....Pages 207-225
Back Matter....Pages 227-227
The agent paradigm has been a subject of intensive research recently. This book presents the current status of this technology by looking at its applications in various domains such as electronic markets, e-tourism, ambience intelligence, and complex system analysis. In addition, the authors identify issues for future research.
The book begins discussing software engineering issues for the development of multi-agent systems, the costs of building a multi-agent system, and which methods and tools are currently available. Next, the authors examine the key issues that must be addressed in developing multi-agent systems: ubiquitous computing, learning and planning, trust and security, electronic institutions, and swarm intelligence. The final chapters focus on concrete applications of physical agents and e-tourism, showing you how earlier discussions are applied in practice.
This book is written by researchers with hands-on experience in technology transfer. With their practical focus, they help you see how agent technology can be applied in many new services and environments.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-ix
Agent Oriented Software Engineering....Pages 1-31
Ubiquitous Computing for Mobile Environments....Pages 33-57
Cognitive Abilities in Agents....Pages 59-85
Trust and Security....Pages 87-115
Physical Agents....Pages 117-143
Artificial Social Intelligence in MAS: From Swarms to Electronic Institutions....Pages 145-177
Agent Applications in Tourism....Pages 179-206
AgentCities.ES Groups....Pages 207-225
Back Matter....Pages 227-227
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