This paper considers the small-world phenomenon in two contexts: ubiquitous computing and security. We argue that small-world properties emerge in ubicomp systems due to their nat...
Abstract—Public communication during natural and manmade disasters is a key issue that must be addressed to protect lives and properties. The choice of the best protective action...
Abstract. This paper argues that the driving task exhibits the properties of complex systems. Driving behavior emerges from the intricate and complex interactions between the drive...
Several concerns in the development of multi-agent systems (MASs) cannot be represented in a modular fashion. In general, they inherently affect several system modules and cannot b...
While being very successful in everyday life, GPSbased localization systems exhibit limited performance under trees, behind walls, and in closed rooms, and sometimes induce costs ...