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AAAI
2010
13 years 11 months ago
Multi-Agent Learning with Policy Prediction
Due to the non-stationary environment, learning in multi-agent systems is a challenging problem. This paper first introduces a new gradient-based learning algorithm, augmenting th...
Chongjie Zhang, Victor R. Lesser
AAAI
2010
13 years 11 months ago
Integrating a Closed World Planner with an Open World Robot: A Case Study
In this paper, we present an integrated planning and robotic architecture that actively directs an agent engaged in an urban search and rescue (USAR) scenario. We describe three s...
Kartik Talamadupula, J. Benton, Paul W. Schermerho...
AAAI
2010
13 years 11 months ago
Envy Quotes and the Iterated Core-Selecting Combinatorial Auction
Using a model of agent behavior based around envy-reducing strategies, we describe an iterated combinatorial auction in which the allocation and prices converge to a solution in t...
Abraham Othman, Tuomas Sandholm
ADMI
2010
Springer
13 years 11 months ago
Clustering in a Multi-Agent Data Mining Environment
A Multi-Agent based approach to clustering using a generic Multi-Agent Data Mining (MADM) framework is described. The process use a collection of agents, running several different ...
Santhana Chaimontree, Katie Atkinson, Frans Coenen
ADMI
2010
Springer
13 years 11 months ago
Probabilistic Modeling of Mobile Agents' Trajectories
Abstract. We present a method for learning characteristic motion patterns of mobile agents. The method works on two levels. On the first level, it uses the expectation-maximization...
Stepán Urban, Michal Jakob, Michal Pechouce...
AP2PC
2007
Springer
13 years 11 months ago
Information Sharing among Autonomous Agents in Referral Networks
Referral networks are a kind of P2P system consisting of autonomous agents who seek and provide services, or refer other service providers. Key applications include service discove...
Yathiraj B. Udupi, Munindar P. Singh
AP2PC
2007
Springer
13 years 11 months ago
A Dynamic Pricing and Bidding Strategy for Autonomous Agents in Grids
In this paper, we propose a dynamic pricing strategy which is used for a market-based resource allocation mechanism in a local Grid. We implement an agent based Grid economy in whi...
Behnaz Pourebrahimi, Koen Bertels, Stamatis Vassil...
AP2PC
2007
Springer
13 years 11 months ago
Design of a Secure and Decentralized Location Service for Agent Platforms
Abstract. Agent platforms designed for Internet-scale, open networks need scalable and secure location services for agents and services. The location service based on the Fonkey pu...
Benno J. Overeinder, Michel Oey, Reinier Timmer, R...
AP2PC
2007
Springer
13 years 11 months ago
Enabling Grassroots Distributed Computing with CompTorrent
This paper describes the operational characteristics of “CompTorrent”, a general purpose distributed computing platform that provides a low entry cost to creating new distribut...
Bradley Goldsmith
ESAW
2008
Springer
13 years 11 months ago
Coping with Exceptions in Agent-Based Workflow Enactments
A workflow involves the coordinated execution of multiple operations and can be used to capture business processes. Typical workflow management systems are centralised and rigid; t...
Joey Sik Chun Lam, Frank Guerin, Wamberto Weber Va...