Multi-agent Systems Programming Languages, Platforms and Applications

Multi-Agent Programming is an essential reference for anyone interested in the most up-to-date developments in MAS programming. While previous research has focused on the development of formal and informal approaches to analyze and specify Multi-Agent Systems, this book focuses on the development of programming languages and tools which not only support MAS programming, but also implement key concepts of MAS in a unified framework. Part I describes approaches that rely on computational logic or process algebra a? Jason, 3APL, IMPACT, and CLAIM/SyMPA. Part II presents languages and platforms that extend or are based on Java a? JADE, Jadex and JACK TM . Part III provides two significant industry specific applications a? The DEFACTO System for coordinating human-agent teams for disaster response, and the ARTIMIS rational dialogue agent technology. Also featured are seven appendices for quick reference and comparison.El Fallah-Segrouchni, Amal is the author of 'Multi-agent Systems Programming Languages, Platforms and Applications', published 2005 under ISBN 9780387245683 and ISBN 0387245685.