From a system's perspective as opposed to an individual agent perspective, MAS adaptation is now becoming an important topic, since it can help to obtain expected outcomes ...
In open, dynamic multi-agent systems, agents may form short-term ad-hoc groups, such as coalitions, in order to meet their goals. Trust and reputation are crucial concepts in thes...
The paper discusses the issues concerning monitoring and diagnosis of a multi-robot system involving a team of mobile robots providing services in an environment which is partiall...
This paper explores the application of Base Object Models (BOMs), an emerging XML standard, for rapidly composing simulations and simulation environments. We examine how pattern c...
Component-based software can be used to develop highly modular simulation environments supporting high reusability of software components. This paper examines a case study in whic...