MAS coordination and control based on stigmergy

This paper discusses a multi-agent coordination and control system. The system implements the PROSA architecture [12] and uses a specialized approach to stigmergy. This approach is discussed in relation to more commonplace designs based, for instance, on negotiation protocols. Next, the discussion f...

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Published in:Computers in industry 2007-09, Vol.58 (7), p.621-629
Main Authors: Valckenaers, Paul, Hadeli, Germain, Bart Saint, Verstraete, Paul, Van Brussel, Hendrik
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer architecture
Control systems
Coordination
Multi-agent systems
PROSA architecture
Protocol
Stigmergy
Studies
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Summary:This paper discusses a multi-agent coordination and control system. The system implements the PROSA architecture [12] and uses a specialized approach to stigmergy. This approach is discussed in relation to more commonplace designs based, for instance, on negotiation protocols. Next, the discussion focuses on the commonalities and differences between the source of inspiration for the system design – food foraging in ant colonies – and the resulting coordination control system itself. In particular, the discussion reveals that the multi-agent coordination and control system is based on deeper insights rather than a superficial translation of the biological example.
ISSN:0166-3615
1872-6194
DOI:10.1016/j.compind.2007.05.003