JUCS - Journal of Universal Computer Science 15(4): 898-925, doi: 10.3217/jucs-015-04-0898
SDLMAS: A Scenario Modeling Framework for Multi-Agent Systems
expand article infoIgor Čavrak, Armin Stranjak§, Mario Žagar
‡ University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia§ Rolls-Royce plc, Derby, United Kingdom
Open Access
Abstract
In this paper we analyze existing methods and languages for modeling agent interactions and propose a SDLMAS Framework for rapid design, development and runtime support of multi-agent systems. The framework provides a simple but expressive declarative language for modeling complex interactions among agents. Proposed language is based on scenarios, sequences of conversation actions directed towards achieving a goal. Scenario descriptions are converted into program code for a chosen target agent platform and system execution is supported by a runtime framework.
Keywords
Multi-Agent System, Interaction, Scenario, Language