Multi-Agent Programming: Languages, Platforms and Applications

by Rafael H. Bordini (Editor), Mehdi Dastani (Editor), Jürgen Dix (Editor), Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni (Editor)

Overview

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 JACK^TM. 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441937537
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	12/08/2010
Series:	Multiagent Systems, Artificial Societies, and Simulated Organizations , #15
Edition description:	2005
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

Logic- or Process Algebra-Based Agent Programming Languages.- Jason and the Golden Fleece of Agent-Oriented Programming.- Programming Multi-Agent Systems in 3APL.- Impact: A Multi-Agent Framework with Declarative Semantics.- Claim and Sympa: A Programming Environment for Intelligent and Mobile Agents.- Java-Based Agent Programming Languages.- Jade — A Java Agent Development Framework.- Jadex: A BDI Reasoning Engine.- Jack™ Intelligent Agents: An Industrial Strength Platform.- Industrial-Strength Applications.- The Defacto System: Coordinating Human-Agent Teams for the Future of Disaster Response.- Artimis Rational Dialogue Agent Technology: An Overview.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

"This is the second book in a series … that aims to provide an overview of the state of the art in multi-agent systems programming … . The way the book is organized makes it possible for readers who are seeking advice for selecting an agent development framework to obtain an overview of several possible choices … for their needs. Also, readers who are interested in gaining insight into one particular language will find many interesting details in the respective chapter." (Angelica de Antonio, ACM Computing Reviews, November, 2009)

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