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An Approach to Generate A Theory of Coordination for Multi-Agent Systems

Kim, Eun Gyung (School of Information Technology, Korea University of Technology and Education)

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International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems / v.4, no.3, 2004 , pp. 277-282 More about this Journal

Abstract

This paper outlines our approach and the underlying design principles aimed at the generation of a theory of coordination. Such theory would assist in designing new Multi-Agent Systems(MAS) and provide trouble-shooting tools for suboptimally functioning MAS. This paper also describes the decisions that have been made in this endeavor. We have been able to show via a simplified model that approach is feasible and can produce results.

Keywords

Multi-Agent Systems(MAS); Coordination Theory; Quality Measure of Coordination(QMC);

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