A Cognitive Model for Multi-Agent Collaboration

Zhongzhi Shi, Jianhua Zhang, Jinpeng Yue, Xi Yang

Key Laboratory of Intelligent Information Processing, Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.

DOI: 10.4236/ijis.2014.41001                

Abstract

In multi-agent system, agents work together for solving complex tasks and reaching common goals. In this paper, we propose a cognitive model for multi-agent collaboration. Based on the cognitive model, an agent architecture will also be presented. This agent has BDI, awareness and policy driven mechanism concurrently. These approaches are integrated in one agent that will make multi-agent collaboration more practical in the real world.

Keywords

Cognitive Model; Multi-Agent Collaboration; Awareness; ABGP Model; Policy Driven Strategy

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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