Abstract
In this article an agent-based framework is presented for designing and implementing multicontroller systems. These systems are getting a lot of attention within the field of control engineering, as some researchers have argued that they are suitable for solving complex control problems in a practical manner (Johansen and Murray-Smith, 1997). A practical and structured framework for designing and implementing these architectures is still lacking. The agent-based framework presented in this article provides such a framework and can be used to design and implement hierarchical structured multi-controller systems that consist of a set of heterogeneous control algorithms that are combined by heterogeneous techniques. Furthermore, the architecture is open such that controllers can be easily added, removed or changed. Finally, a case study is given to illustrate the framework.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | PAAM 2000 |
| Subtitle of host publication | proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on the Practical Application of Intelligent Agent and Multi Agent Technology 10th-12th April, 2000, Manchester, UK |
| Editors | Jeffrey Bradshaw, Geoff Arnold |
| Place of Publication | Blackpool, England |
| Publisher | Practical Application Company |
| Pages | 219-235 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781902426075 |
| Publication status | Published - 10 Apr 2000 |
| Event | 5th International Conference on the Practical Application of Intelligent Agent and Multi-Agent Technology, PAAM 2000 - Manchester, United Kingdom Duration: 10 Apr 2000 → 12 Apr 2000 Conference number: 5 |
Conference
| Conference | 5th International Conference on the Practical Application of Intelligent Agent and Multi-Agent Technology, PAAM 2000 |
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| Abbreviated title | PAAM |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Manchester |
| Period | 10/04/00 → 12/04/00 |