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ATAL
2008
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
Efficient approximate inference in distributed Bayesian networks for MAS-based sensor interpretation
The multiply sectioned Bayesian network (MSBN) framework is the most studied approach for distributed Bayesian Network inference in an MAS setting. This paper describes a new fram...
Norman Carver
ATAL
2008
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
Decommitment in multi-resource negotiation
This paper presents the design and implementation of negotiation agents that negotiate with other entities for acquiring multiple resources. In our approach, agents utilize a time...
Bo An, Victor R. Lesser, Kwang Mong Sim
ATAL
2008
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
Teaching multi-robot coordination using demonstration of communication and state sharing
Solutions to complex tasks often require the cooperation of multiple robots, however, developing multi-robot policies can present many challenges. In this work, we introduce teach...
Sonia Chernova, Manuela M. Veloso
ATAL
2008
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
Incorporating user utility into sponsored-search auctions
We study principled methods for incorporating user utility into the selection of sponsored search ads. We describe variations of the GSP allocation/pricing mechanism that accommod...
Yagil Engel, David Maxwell Chickering
ATAL
2008
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
Approximating mixed Nash equilibria using smooth fictitious play in simultaneous auctions
We investigate equilibrium strategies for bidding agents that participate in multiple, simultaneous second-price auctions with perfect substitutes. For this setting, previous rese...
Enrico H. Gerding, Zinovi Rabinovich, Andrew Byde,...
ATAL
2008
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
An adaptive and customizable feedback system for VR-based training simulators
This paper describes a proposal to build an intelligent feedback selection system for Virtual Reality-based training simulators. The system is aimed at generating multimodal feedb...
Maite Lopez-Garate, Alberto Lozano-Rodero, Luis M....
ATAL
2008
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
Teaching sequential tasks with repetition through demonstration
For robots to become prevalent in human environments, the robots need to be able to perform complex tasks often involving sequential repetition of actions. In this work, we presen...
Harini Veeraraghavan, Manuela M. Veloso
ATAL
2008
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
Synchronization protocols for reliable communication in fully distributed agent systems
In order to prevent misunderstandings within groups of interacting agents, it is necessary to ensure that the agents' beliefs regarding the overall state of the interaction a...
Hywel R. Dunn-Davies, Jim Cunningham, Shamimabi Pa...
ATAL
2008
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
An adaptive agent model for self-organizing MAS
Self-organizing multi-agent systems (MAS) use different mechanisms to mimic the adaptation exhibited by complex systems situated in unpredictable and dynamic environments. These m...
Candelaria Sansores, Juan Pavón
ATAL
2008
Springer
14 years 1 months ago
Incentives in effort games
Yoram Bachrach, Jeffrey S. Rosenschein