A Framework for Developing Agent-Based Distributed Applications

Abstract--The development of large-scale distributed multiagent systems in open dynamic environments is a challenge. System behavior is often not predictable and can only be evaluated by execution. This paper proposes a framework to support design and development of such systems: a framework in which both simulation and emulation play an important role. A distributed agent platform (AgentScape) is used to illustrate the potential of the framework. Keywords-multi-agent systems, agent-based simulation, emulation, development, distributed systems

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: IAT
• Authors: Michel Oey, Sander van Splunter, Elth Ogston, Martijn Warnier, Frances M. T. Brazier
• Keywords: Distributed Agent Platform, IAT 2010, Intelligent Agents, Open Dynamic Environments, Systems