Multi‐agent modelling and simulation of graph‐based predator–prey dynamic systems: A BDI approach

We propose a new framework based on Belief‐Desire‐Intention multi‐agent systems for the macroscopic modelling and simulation of continuous dynamic systems. The main idea is to break down the target system model into a collection of autonomous and loosely coupled interacting components endowed with c...

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Published in:Expert systems Vol. 35; no. 5
Main Authors: Bădică, Amelia, Bădică, Costin, Ivanović, Mirjana, Dănciulescu, Daniela
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.10.2018
Subjects:
agent‐oriented programming
BDI agent
Computer simulation
Differential equations
dynamic system
Dynamical systems
Modelling
modelling and simulation
Predator-prey simulation
Programming languages
ISSN:0266-4720, 1468-0394
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Summary:We propose a new framework based on Belief‐Desire‐Intention multi‐agent systems for the macroscopic modelling and simulation of continuous dynamic systems. The main idea is to break down the target system model into a collection of autonomous and loosely coupled interacting components endowed with clean message‐based interfaces and local intelligence. Each component is then mapped to a Belief‐Desire‐Intention agent that captures its state as a set of logical facts and its behavioural patterns as a set of plans. The system model can be described as a multi‐agent programme that is specified using the state‐of‐the‐art Jason agent‐oriented programming language. The approach is evaluated by considering a generalized graph‐based model of predator–prey systems. Our approach supports the configuration of the multi‐agent model with various differential equations integration methods, as required by the specific problem.
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ISSN:0266-4720
1468-0394
DOI:10.1111/exsy.12263