Advanced Agent Technology

Name: Advanced Agent Technology | AAMAS Workshops 2011, AMPLE, AOSE, ARMS, DOCM³AS, ITMAS, Taipei, Taiwan, May 2-6, 2011. Revised Selected Papers
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AAMAS Workshops 2011, AMPLE, AOSE, ARMS, DOCM³AS, ITMAS, Taipei, Taiwan, May 2-6, 2011. Revised Selected Papers

Francien Dechesne Hiromitsu Hattori Adriaan Mors Jose Miguel Such Danny Weyns Frank Dignum(Herausgeber*in)

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Title Page
Preface
Organization
Table of Contents
AMPLE Workshop
Methods
Leveraging Multiple Mechanisms for Information Propagation
References
A Case Study in Model Selection for PolicyEngineering: Simulating Maritime Customs
Introduction and Motivation
Background and Problem Analysis
Case Study: Selecting a Modelling Paradigm
Step 1: Identify Target System and Simulation Goals
Step 2: Choose Initial Modelling Paradigm
Step 3: Data Collection
Step 4: Re-evaluate Model and Language Choices
Discussion and Related Work
Conclusion
References
Towards Qualitative Reasoning for Policy Decision Support in Demonstrations
Introduction
Related Work
Qualitative Reasoning and Simulation
Modeling Violence Level in Demonstration
Evaluation
Models Evaluation
Comparison to the Machine Learning Techniques
Sensitivity Analysis
Summary and Future Work
References
The Role of MAS as a Decision Support Tool in a Water-Rights Market
Introduction
Our Approach
Modelling the System as an EI
Persistence Tier: Database Design
Business Tier: Implementation of Agents
Presentation Tier: GUI Simulation Tool
Analysis of the Results
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Culture
Understanding Compliance Differences between Legal and Social Norms: The Case of Smoking Ban
Introduction
Related Work
Norm Types
Motivational Case
Simulation
Simulation Design and Implementation
Results
Model: Norm Type Orders
Modelling Choices
Preferences over Norm Types
Connection to Character and Culture
Reflecting on the Simulation
Application to Value Sensitive Design
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Modelling Culture in Multi-agent Organizations
Introduction: Modelling Organizational Cultures
Related Work
A Working Definition of Culture
Culture as a Complex System
Seven Dimensions for Cultural Modelling
Exploring Emergence and Evolution of Culture with Multi-agent Simulation
Cultural Belief Set
Influence Calculation
Updating the Cultural Belief Set
Simulation Experiments
Visualizing the Cultural Belief Set
Experiment 1: Adding Most Influential Agents at the Beginning
Experiment 2: Adding Most Influential Agents in the Middle
Experiment 3: Adding Most Influential Agents at the End
Conclusion
References
Substantiating Agent-Based Quality Goals for Understanding Socio-Technical Systems
Introduction
Socially-Oriented Requirements Engineering
Modelling Field Data
Intergenerational Fun
Motivation Models
Modelling with Quality Goals
Method
Electronic Magic Box
Study
Study Design and Participants
Data Collected
Analysis
Results
Substantiating the Quality Goals
Quality Goal Share Fun
Quality Goal Show Presence
Quality Goal Show Affection
New Quality Goal Build Up Confidence
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Policy Formulation
An Analysis and Design Framework for Agent-Based Social Simulation
Introduction
Background
The Institutional Analysis and Development Framework
The OperA Framework
Theoretical Grounding for Social Simulations: IAD and OperA
The MAIA Framework
Example: Consumer Lighting
MAIA Overview
The MAIA Framework
Application of the MAIA Framework
Conclusion
References
The Benefits of Agent-Based Motivation Models in Policy Formulation and Implementation
Introduction
An Agent-Based Process of Policy Formulation
High-Level Goals and Quality Goals
Roles with Responsibilities and Constraints
Agents and Activities
Example (1) Data Management Policy
Challenges for Research Data Management
High-Level Motivation Model
Responsibilities and Constraints
Agent-Based Activities
Specific Data Management of One Project
Feedback and Evaluation
Example (2) Sustainable Households
Challenges for Guidelines on Sustainable Domestic Behaviour
High-Level Motivation Model
Responsibilities and Constraints
Agent-Based Activities for {\it Energy Management}
Specific Energy Management Plan for One Household
Conclusions
References
AOSE Workshop
AgentStore - A Pragmatic Approach to Agent Reuse
Introduction
Concept
AgentStore Metamodel
Activities and Policies
Evaluator
Social Networking
Tool Connections
Agent World Editor (AWE)
Visual Service Design Tool (VSDT)
JADLEditor
Agent Monitor (ASGARD)
Maven Build System Support
Local Repository
Example
Related Work
Conclusion
Future Work
References
Dynamically Adapting BDI Agents Based on High-Level User Specifications
Introduction
PAS Domain-Specific Model
Overview
Ontology Model
Feature Model
Preference Definition Model
User Model
Dynamically Adapting BDI Agents
A Generic Mechanism to Support Dynamic Adaptation
Extending Our Mechanism to the BDI Architecture
Events.
Event Categories.
Adaptation Actions.
Adaptation Rules.
A Two-Level Framework for Developing PAS
Framework Architecture and Details
Instantiation
Discussion: A Qualitative Analysis of Our Approach
Advantages of a Two-Level Architecture
Benefits of Providing a BDI Agent-Based Design and Implementation
Software Quality Attributes
Drawbacks and Limitations
Related Work
Conclusions
References
Engineering Coordination: Selection of Coordination Mechanisms
Motivation
Reuse of Concepts in AOSE: An Overview
Patterns and Components in AOSE
Reuse of Coordination Mechanisms
Classification of Coordination Mechanisms
The ECo-CoPS Approach
The ECo Process
The CoPS Process
The CoPS Framework
Applying the ECo-CoPS Approach: A Case Study
Modeling
Coordination Requirements
Selection of Coordination Mechanisms
Implementation
Evaluation
Summary and Outlook
References
Augmenting Android with AOSE Principles for Enhanced Functionality Reuse in Mobile Applications
Introduction
Android and the Concept of -Agents
Android Architecture and Application Components
Comparing Android Application Development Principles with Multi-agent Systems
The -Agent Concept
Implementation Aspects of -Agents
Android Application Components vs. -Agent Artifacts
-Agents on Android
Design Aspects
Application Development and Functionality Reuse with MOA
-Agents as Event Sources
Performance Evaluation
Related Work
Future Development of MOA
Conclusion
References
ARMS Workshop
Human-Robot Interaction
The iCat as a Natural Interaction Partner
Introduction
Related Work
Scenario Design: Playing Go Fish with a Robot
Robot Design: A Socio-Cognitive and Ego-Reactive iCat
Choice of Robot Platform: The iCat
Generating Strategic Game-Playing Behavior
Generating Intentional Behavior
Emotion and Mood Model
Facial Mirroring
Speech
Eye Contact and Face Tracking
Experimental Design: Setup and Results
Game Play
Wizard-of-Oz Interface
Subjects
iCat Names
Hypotheses
Experimental Design
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Designing the HRTeam Framework: Lessons Learned from a Rough-and-Ready Human/Multi-Robot Team
Introduction
Related Work
Physical Environment
Software Framework
Robot Layer
Central Server
Lessons Learned
Summary
References
Flood Disaster Mitigation: A Real-World Challenge Problem for Multi-agent Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Introduction
Problem Definition
Vehicle Design
Vehicle-Level Intelligence
Team-Level Intelligence
Path Planning
Team Planning
Task Allocation
Communications and Coordination
Situational Awareness
Autonomy and Human Interface
Challenges
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Robot Perception
AnySURF: Flexible Local Features Computation
References
Robot Navigation with Weak Sensors
Introduction
Problem Definition, Environment Modeling and Solution Structure
Robotic Movement Error Model
Graph Representation and Edge Optimization
Determining the Optimal Path
Initial Evaluation
Ongoing and Future Work
References
Robot Exploration
Individual Localization and Tracking in Multi-robot Settings with Dynamic Landmarks
Introduction
Individual Localization in Multi-robot Settings
Experiments
References
Fast Frontier Detection for Robot Exploration
Introduction
Related Work
Frontier-Based Exploration: Definitions and Terms
Wavefront Frontier Detector (WFD)
Fast Frontiers Detector
Sorting
Contour
Detecting New Frontiers
Maintaining Previously Detected Frontiers
Experimental Results
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Robots in Motion
Lazy Auctions for Multi-robot Collision Avoidance and Motion Control under Uncertainty
Introduction
Related Work
Problem Formulation
Mechanism
Coordinated Path Planning in Graphs
Distributed Control in a Spatially Continuous World and under Uncertainty
Preliminaries- Sampling-Based Control and Obstacle Avoidance
Multi-robot Motion Control under Uncertainty
Experiments
Conclusions
References
Multi-robot Path Planning with the Spatio-Temporal A* Algorithm and Its Variants
Introduction
Related Work
Problem Description
Path Planning
The 3D A* Algorithm
Spatio-Temporal A*
S-T Wait-Near-Collision A*
S-T A* with Adaptive Priority
Experimental Results
Performance Comparison of the 3D A* and Variants of the S-T A*Algorithms
Meeting the Objective Function $T$
Rotation Speed of Robot $(t_rot)$
Different Wait Time Insertion Strategies
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Multi-robot Teamwork
Adaptive Multi-robot Team Reconfiguration Using a Policy-Reuse Reinforcement Learning Approach
Introduction
Related Work
Machine Learning for Improving Coalitional Game-Based Multi-robot Team Formation
Q-Learning for Updating the qf Parameter
Policy Reuse for Adapting to Different Environment Features
Experimental Results
Parameter Configuration and Simulation Setup
Performance Evaluation
Conclusions and Future Work
References
Bounded Optimal Constrained Coordination with Delay Penalties and Location Choice
Introduction
Problem Definition and Approach
Experiments and Results
Discussion and Conclusions
References
DOCM3AS Workshop
Modeling Human Behavior Selection under Environmental Subsidy Policy by Multi-agent Simulation
Introduction
Agent Simulation for Modeling Farmers' Behavior and Policy Evaluation
Policies and Farmer's Behaviors
Simulation Results
Evaluation of Simulated Policies
Sensitivity of Simulations for Parameter Settings
Discussion
References
TaxiSim: A Multiagent Simulation Platform for Evaluating Taxi Fleet Operations
Reference
Parallel Agent-Based Simulator for Influenza Pandemic
Introduction
Simulation Model
Design of Simulator and Its Mathematics
Modelling of City
Experiments and Results
Parallelization
Simulation Test
Summary
References
A Hybrid Macro-Micro Pedestrians Evacuation Model to Speed Up Simulation in Road Networks
Introduction
The Approaches Applied in Pedestrian Flow
Macro Model
Micro Model
Overview
Design Concepts
Detail
Hybrid Evacuation Flow Model on Road Networks
Environment of the Hybrid Models
Interfacing the Two Models
Transition from Micro to Macro Models.
Transition from Macro to Micro Models.
Implementing the Model
Simulation of the Micro Model
Simulation of the Hybrid Model
Conclusion
References
A Unified Agent-Based Model to Analyze Organizational Deviation and Kaizen Activities
Introduction
Similarity of Organizational Deviation and Kaizen
Cases of Japanese Companies: Toyota and a Pastry Company
A Unified Model of Deviation and Kaizen
Utility Function Based on NK Fitness Landscape Model
Choosing Actions of Agents
The Variation of Reward Distribution
Organizational Structure
Simulation Experiment
Experiment Settings
Experimental Results of Conflicts among Different Utility Functions
Experimental Results of Agent Characteristics Heterogeneity
Experimental Results of Changes in Result-Based Rewards System for Agents
Conclusion
References
ITMAS Workshop
Agent-Based Simulation Platform Evaluation in the Context of Human Behavior Modeling
Introduction
Existing Survey Literature
Evaluated Features
Human Behavior Modeling: Exemplary Scenario
Evaluation through Implementation
Loading and Representing Environment
Creating and Representing Agents
Behavior Implementation
Movement Implementation
Visualization
Parameterization
Model Check Pointing
Analytical Tools
Logging
Performance
Standards
Development Environment
Discussion and Conclusion
References
An Agent Infrastructure for Privacy-Enhancing Agent-Based E-commerce Applications
Introduction
Related Work
Privacy-Enhancing Agent Platforms
Trust and Reputation
Magentix2 Agent Communication
Magentix2 Agent Identity Management
Magentix2 Secure Agent Communication
Application Scenario
Conclusions
References
Auto-Adaptation of Open MAS through On-Line Modifications of the Environment
Introduction
Incentive Mechanism
Reference
Combining Semantic Web and Logic Programming for Agent Reasoning
Introduction
Ontological Logic Programming
Architecture
Semantic Knowledge and OLP
Case-Studies
Resource-Task Matchmaking
Team Formation
Related Work and Discussion
Conclusions
References
Cost-Aware Reorganization Service for Multiagent Systems
Introduction
Organization Transition Model
Organization
Organization Transition
Cost Computation Organizational Dynamics
Reorganization Facilitator Service
Magentix Multiagent Platform
Reorganization Facilitator Service
Example
First Organization Transition
Second Organization Transition
Conclusions
References
A Distributed Architecture for Enforcing Norms in Open MAS
Introduction
Related Work
The Magentix Platform
Tracing Service Support
Organization Management System (OMS)
Norm-Enforcing Architecture
Norm Manager
Norm Enforcer
Conclusions and Future Works
References
Evolving Semantics for Agent-Based Collaborative Search
Introduction
Describing Search Interests
Similarity of Search Concepts
Interactions of Agents
Emergence of New Search Concepts
Discovering Others
Retrieving Search Results
Evaluation
Discussion
References
Micro-agents on Android: Interfacing Agents with Mobile Applications
Introduction
Android and -Agents
Android Architecture and Developmental Principles
The -Agent Concept and Its Implementation
Comparison of 2 and Android
-Agents on Android
Design
Context-Aware Assistant Application
Performance
Potential Application Areas
Related Work
Conclusion
References
Introduction to Prognostic Normative Reasoning
Introduction
Prognostic Normative Reasoning
Conclusion
References
Author Index

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