An Agent Modeling Language Implementing Protocols through Capabilities

In this paper we present how to use the Agent MOdeling LAnguage (AMOLA) to define agent interaction protocols and how to integrate these in an agent model. AMOLA provides the syntax and semantics for creating models of multi-agent systems covering the analysis and design phases of a software develop...

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Main Authors: Spanoudakis, Nikolaos, Moraitis, Pavlos
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
agent oriented software engineering
Computing methodologies > Artificial intelligence > Distributed artificial intelligence > Multi-agent systems
Humans
Intelligent agent
interaction protocols
Joining processes
Multiagent systems
Programming
Protocols
Scheduling
Software and its engineering > Software creation and management > Designing software > Software implementation planning > Software design techniques
Software and its engineering > Software creation and management > Software development process management
Software and its engineering > Software notations and tools > General programming languages > Language types
Software engineering
Systems engineering and theory
Unified modeling language
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Summary:In this paper we present how to use the Agent MOdeling LAnguage (AMOLA) to define agent interaction protocols and how to integrate these in an agent model. AMOLA provides the syntax and semantics for creating models of multi-agent systems covering the analysis and design phases of a software development process. It supports a modular agent design approach and introduces the concepts of intra-and inter-agent control. The first defines the agent’s lifecycle by coordinating the different modules that implement his capabilities, while the latter defines the protocols that govern the coordination of the society of the agents. The modeling of the intra and inter-agent control is based on statecharts. The analysis phase builds on the concepts of capability and functionality. AMOLA deals with both the individual and societal aspect of the agents showing how protocols and capabilities can be integrated in agents design.
DOI:10.1109/WIIAT.2008.343