Multi-Agent Collaboration: A Satellite Constellation Case

Abstract. Physical agents such as robots are generally constrained in their communication capabilities. In a multi-agent system composed of physical agents, these constraints have a strong influence on the organization and the coordination mechanisms. Our multi-agent system is a satellite constellation, for which we propose a collaboration method based on incremental coalition formation in order to optimize individual plans and satisfy collective objectives. This involves a communication protocol and two coordination mechanisms: (1) an incentive to join coalitions and (2) coalition minimization. Results on a simulated satellite constellation are presented and discussed. Keywords. Coalition formation, Multiagent systems, Teamwork and coordination, Satellite constellations

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: STAIRS
• Authors: Grégory Bonnet, Catherine Tessier
• Keywords: Coordination Mechanisms, Education, Physical Agents, Satellite Constellations, STAIRS 2008