Advances in Practical Applications of Cyber-Physical Multi-Agent Systems: The PAAMS Collection

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15th International Conference, PAAMS 2017, Porto, Portugal, June 21-23, 2017, Proceedings

Yves Demazeau Paul Davidsson Javier Bajo Zita Vale(Editor)

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Published on 8. June 2017

XVI, 374 pages

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Intro
Preface
Organization
Contents
Invited Speaker
Context-Aware Decision Support in Socio-Cyberphysical Systems: From Smart Space-Based Applications to Human-Computer Cloud Services
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Context-Aware Decision Support
2.1 Smart Space-Based Decision Support Methodology
2.2 TAIS as Mobile Smart Space-Based Application
3 Human-Computer Cloud Approach to Decision Support
3.1 Human-Computer Cloud for Decision Support in e-Tourism
3.2 Application Scenario
4 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Regular Papers
Concept of a Multi-agent Based Decentralized Production System for the Automotive Industry
1 Introduction
2 Algorithmic Background
2.1 Overview of Dynamic Task Assignment Algorithms
2.2 Overview of Dynamic Route Planning Algorithms
3 System Overview
3.1 Agent Interaction Concept
4 Agent Model
4.1 Logical Agents
4.2 Physical Agents
5 Routing Algorithm
6 Decision Making
7 Evaluation
7.1 Live System
7.2 Simulation Model
7.3 Simulation Results
8 Conclusion and Outlook
References
Addressing the Challenges of Conservative Event Synchronization for the SARL Agent-Programming Language
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 SARL: An Agent-Oriented Programming Language
4 Event Synchronization Model for SARL
4.1 General Architecture
4.2 Conservative Event Synchronization Mechanism
5 Performance
6 Conclusion and Perspectives
References
Agent-Based Integration of Complex and Heterogeneous Distributed Energy Resources in Virtual Power Plants
1 Introduction
2 Agent Model
2.1 Issue Model
2.2 Concern Model
2.3 Inter-agent Negotiation
3 VPP Model
3.1 VPP Agent Model
3.2 DER Agent Models
4 Experiments
4.1 VPP with Generator DER and Flexible Consumer DER
4.2 Complex, Heterogeneous Virtual Power Plant
5 Conclusion
References
Interactions Among Information Sources in Weather Scenarios: The Role of the Subjective Impulsivity
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Trust Model
2.1 Feedback on Trust
3 The Platform
3.1 Information Sources
3.2 Agents' Description
3.3 The Authority
3.4 Citizens' Impulsivity
3.5 Platform Inputs
3.6 Workflow
4 Simulations
4.1 First Simulation
4.2 Second Simulation
4.3 Trust Analysis
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
TRIoT: A Proposal for Deploying Teleo-Reactive Nodes for IoT Systems
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Overview of the Architecture and Nodes Implementation
3 A Case-Study for Validating the Approach
4 Benefits of the Approach
5 Related Work
6 Conclusion and Future Work
Acknowledgements
References
Practical Reasoning About Complex Activities
1 Introduction
2 Preliminaries
2.1 Dynamic Activities
2.2 Underlying Logical Language
3 Deliberation on Activities
3.1 Deliberation in the Operative Level
3.2 Deliberation in the Objective Level
3.3 Deliberation in the Intentional Level
4 A Tool for Argument-Based Deliberation on Complex Activities
5 Discussion
6 Conclusions
References
Integrating Decentralized Coordination and Reactivity in MAS for Repair-Task Allocations
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 MAS Architecture and Problem Description
4 Algorithms
5 Simulation Settings
5.1 The Number of Agents and Resources in Unit MASs
5.2 Performances of Sensing Agents and Action-Execution Agents
5.3 Delay Times
5.4 Occurrence Patterns of Disasters and Agent Failures
6 Simulation Results
7 Conclusions
References
Coordination of Mobile Mules via Facility Location Strategies
1 Introduction
1.1 Related Work
1.2 Problem Definition
2 Algorithms
2.1 Facility Location Strategies
2.2 Proposed Algorithms
3 Experimental Evaluation
3.1 Comparing Cooperative vs. Non-Cooperative Algorithms
3.2 Comparison of Cooperative Algorithms
3.3 Non Uniform Failure Distribution
4 Conclusion
References
OPC UA Based ERP Agents: Enabling Scalable Communication Solutions in Heterogeneous Automation Environments
1 Introduction
2 State of the Art
2.1 Communication in Modern Manufacturing Environments
2.2 OPC UA -- Scalable Interface Standard for Automated Systems
2.3 Enabling Cyber-Physical Systems in Production Through MAS
3 Agent OPC UA -- A Scalable Approach for Integrating Multi-agent Systems into Real Production Sites
3.1 Information Modeling for CPS
3.2 Semantic Integration of Intelligent Software Agents
4 OPC UA Based ERP Agents
4.1 ERP System Connectivity Through OPC UA Based Messages
4.2 The ERP Interface Agent
5 Conclusion and Outlook
References
Agent-Based Modelling for Security Risk Assessment
1 Introduction
2 An Overview of Agent-Based Security Risk Assessment
3 Illustrative Case Study
3.1 Human Agent
3.2 Environment
4 Experiment and Results
4.1 Implementation and Setup
4.2 Interarrival Time Experiment
4.3 Bag Complexity Experiment
5 Conclusions and Discussion
References
Scheduling Access to Shared Space in Multi-robot Systems
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Time-Space Planning Algorithm
4 Results
4.1 Validation Case Studies
4.2 Effect of Time Planning
4.3 Scalability on Number of Tasks
5 Conclusions
References
Multi-Agent System for Distributed Cache Maintenance
1 Introduction
2 Background
3 System Overview
3.1 Architecture
3.2 Coordination Strategies in Multi-Agent Systems
3.3 Interaction Among Agents for Data Placement
4 Evaluation
5 Conclusion and Future Work
References
Personalised Persuasive Coaching to Increase Older Adults' Physical and Social Activities: A Motivational Model
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Foundation for Adaptation
3 Platform for Development and Interaction Design
4 Outline of the Adaptation Functionality
5 The User Model
6 The Motivational Model
7 Selecting Motivational Messages
8 Discussion and Future Work
References
Agent Negotiation Techniques for Improving Quality-Attribute Architectural Tradeoffs
1 Introduction
2 DesignBots Overview
2.1 Main Concepts
2.2 Search of architectural solutions
3 Proposed Negotiation Approach
3.1 Strategy #1: Sequential Deep Search and Negotiation
3.2 Strategy #2: Intertwined Search and Negotiation
4 Evaluation
4.1 Analysis of Results
5 Related Work
6 Concluding Remarks
References
An Agent-Based, Multilevel Welfare Assessment Model for Encompassing Assignment and Matching Problems
1 Introduction
2 Literature and Contribution
2.1 Centralised Approaches
2.2 Distributed Approaches
2.3 Contribution
3 Proposed Model
3.1 Multilevel Formalism
3.2 Multilevel Welfare Model
4 Applications
5 Solving Method
5.1 Principles
5.2 A Bilateral Protocol
5.3 Primitives and Experiments
6 Discussion and Future Work
7 Conclusion and Perspectives
References
A Multi-Level Multi-Agent Simulation Framework in Animal Epidemiology
1 Introduction
2 An Overview of Epidemiological Modelling Paradigms
2.1 Classical Methods: Equations and Compartments
2.2 The Rise of Individual and Agent-Based Models
2.3 The Emergence of Multi-level Simulation
3 A Multi-level Modelling Method and Framework
3.1 Structural Modularity: Multi-level Modelling
3.2 Functional Modularity: Knowledge Engineering
3.3 Architecture of the EMuLSion Framework
3.4 Usage Patterns
4 Application to Q fever in cattle
4.1 Q fever model
4.2 Implementation, Tests, and Future Work
5 Conclusion and Perspectives
References
Replication-Based Self-healing of Mobile Agents Exploring Complex Networks
1 Introduction
2 Data Replication Problem
2.1 Agent Exploration Strategy
3 Agent Replication Approach
4 Experiments and Results
4.1 Experiments Without Agent Movement Delays
4.2 Experiments with Agent Movement Delay
4.3 Results in Terms of Round Number
4.4 Results in Terms of Memory Consumption
5 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Soil: An Agent-Based Social Simulator in Python for Modelling and Simulation of Social Networks
1 Introduction
2 Review of ABSS Platforms for Modelling SNs
3 ABSS Requirements for Social Networks
4 Soil Platform
4.1 Design Decisions
4.2 Simulation Model for Social Networks
4.3 Simulation Workflow
5 Test Cases
6 Conclusions and Outlook
References
Agents as Bots -- An Initial Attempt Towards Model-Driven MMORPG Gameplay
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 The Mana World
4 System Architecture
4.1 Modeling Tool
4.2 Application Template Generator
4.3 High-Level Interface
4.4 Knowledge Base and Planning System
4.5 Low-Level Interface
5 Example Model
6 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Improvement of Robustness to Environmental Changes by Autonomous Divisional Cooperation in Multi-agent Cooperative Patrol Problem
1 Introduction
2 Model
2.1 Environment
2.2 Agent
2.3 Planning in Agents
3 Proposed Method
3.1 Learning Importance and Responsible Node
3.2 Negotiation Between Agents
4 Experiments and Discussion
5 Conclusion
References
Multi-Agent Parking Place Simulation
1 Introduction
2 Context and Data Generation
3 Model Implementation
3.1 Driver Agents
3.2 Parking Agents
3.3 Pricing Scheme
4 Simulation Results
4.1 Experiment 1: Dynamic Pricing vs. Static Pricing
4.2 Experiment 2: Competition vs. Monopoly
4.3 Experiment 3: High Amount vs. Normal Amount of Drivers
5 Conclusion
References
KRISTINA: A Knowledge-Based Virtual Conversation Agent
1 Introduction
2 Architecture of the KRISTINA Agent
3 The Knowledge Model of the KRISTINA Agent
3.1 Knowledge Representation, Integration and Interpretation
3.2 Dialogue Act Representation
4 Multimodal Interaction
4.1 Dialogue Management
4.2 Multimodal Communication Analysis
4.3 Multimodal Communication Generation
5 Conclusions
References
Demo Papers
Demonstration of MAGPIE: An Agent Platform for Monitoring Chronic Diseases on Android
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusions
References
Message Analysis Between Agents for Detection of Emerging Behaviors in Open Environments
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusions
References
Managing Disruptions with a Multi-Agent System for Airline Operations Control
1 Introduction
2 Multi-Agent System for Disruption Management
3 Demo
4 Conclusions
References
ESL: An Actor-Based Platform for Developing Emergent Behaviour Organisation Simulations
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
3.1 ESL
3.2 Conceptual Approach
3.3 Case Study
4 Conclusion
References
Heráclito: Learning Environment to Teach Logic
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusions
References
Computational Platform for Household Simulation and Emulation to Test and Validate Energy Management ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusions
References
Learning Styles Multi-agents Simulation
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Hardware Integration and Real-Time Control in an Agent-Based Distribution Grid Simulation
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Foundations
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusions and Outlook
References
Electric Vehicle Urban Exploration by Anti-pheromone Swarm Based Algorithms
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Aim
3 Demonstration
3.1 Robot Swarm City Exploration
3.2 Anti-pheromone Algorithm
4 Conclusions
References
Modeling Social Influence in Social Networks with SOIL, a Python Agent-Based Social Simulator
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusions
References
Prototyping Ubiquitous Multi-Agent Systems: A Generic Domain Approach with Jason
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusions
References
Training Emotional Robots Using EJaCalIVE
1 Introduction
2 EJaCalIVE (Emotional Jason Cartago Implemented Intelligent Virtual Environment)
3 Emotional Robot Simulation
4 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Towards a Self-healing Multi-agent Platform for Distributed Data Management
1 Introduction
2 Platform Purpose and Implementation
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusions and Future Work
References
AGADE-TRAFFIC
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusion
References
Automated MMORPG Testing -- An Agent-Based Approach
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusions
References
Demonstration: Multi-agent System for Distributed Cache Maintenance
1 Introduction
2 Coordination Strategies Among Multiple Agents
3 Demonstration
4 Conclusion
References
Using Geo-Tagged Sentiment to Better Understand Social Interactions
1 Introduction
2 Main Purpose
3 Demonstration
3.1 Geo-Located Sentiment Analysis
3.2 Structural Social Network
4 Conclusions
References
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