Multi-agent Programming: Languages, Platforms and Applications

Multi-Agent Programming is an essential reference for anyone interested in the most up-to-date developments in MAS programming.

Multi-agent Programming: Languages, Platforms and Applications

Bordini, Rafael H.

Springer.

2005

Abstract

Multi-Agent Programming is an essential reference for anyone interested in the most up-to-date developments in MAS programming.

While previous research has focused on the development of formal and informal approaches to analyze and specify Multi-Agent Systems, this book focuses on the development of programming languages and tools which not only support MAS programming, but also implement key concepts of MAS in a unified framework.

Part I describes approaches that rely on computational logic or process algebra – Jason, 3APL, IMPACT, and CLAIM/SyMPA.

Part II presents languages and platforms that extend or are based on Java – JADE, Jadex and JACKTM.

Part III provides two significant industry specific applications – The DEFACTO System for coordinating human-agent teams for disaster response, and the ARTIMIS rational dialogue agent technology.

Also featured are seven appendices for quick reference and comparison