We provide an algebraic formalization of connectors in the BIP component framework. A connector relates a set of typed ports. Types are used to describe different modes of synchron...
Framework optimizations capitalize on object dependencies, while framework flexibility and composability demand object independence. This paper shows how to balance these conflicti...
Abstract. Agent interaction protocols are usually specified in terms of permissible sequences of messages. This representation is, unfortunately, brittle and does not allow for ...
We present a mathematical framework for communicating about trust in terms of interactions. We argue that sharing an ontology about trust is not enough and that interactions are th...
Andrew Koster, Jordi Sabater-Mir, W. Marco Schorle...
In order for humans and robots to work effectively together, they need to be able to converse about abilities, goals and achievements. Thus, we are developing an interaction infr...
Terrence Fong, Clayton Kunz, Laura M. Hiatt, Magda...