Abstract. In this paper, we identify some problems with current formalizations of conditional commitments, i.e. commitments to achieve a goal if some condition becomes true. We pre...
Recent research has shown that virtual agents expressing empathic emotions toward users have the potentiality to enhance human-machine interaction. To provide empathic capabilitie...
We present a formal model of negotiation between autonomous agents. The purpose of the negotiation is to reach an agreement about the provision of a service by one agent for anoth...
Peyman Faratin, Carles Sierra, Nicholas R. Jenning...
In this article a formal model applying REST architectural principles to the description of semantic web services is introduced, including the discussion of its syntax and operati...