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Semantics for Agents

In: Multiagent Engineering

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  • Thorsten Scholz

    (Universität Bremen)

  • Ingo J. Timm

    (Universität Bremen)

  • Otthein Herzog

    (Universität Bremen)

  • Günter Görz

    (Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg)

  • Bernhard Schiemann

    (Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg)

Abstract

In the previous chapters design issues have been discussed with respect to architecture and interaction. These chapters are focused on techniques and methodologies. However, an explicit semantics of agent architectural and interaction behavior is required for the analysis and implementation of complex real-world systems. Additionally, the adaptation of a multiagent system to real-world domains requires the formal specification of knowledge. In this chapter, we introduce semantics from a general perspective with special focus on agent technology, e.g., semantics for communication. Finally, we introduce formal semantics for representation of intelligent agents and multiagent systems.

Suggested Citation

  • Thorsten Scholz & Ingo J. Timm & Otthein Herzog & Günter Görz & Bernhard Schiemann, 2006. "Semantics for Agents," International Handbooks on Information Systems, in: Stefan Kirn & Otthein Herzog & Peter Lockemann & Otto Spaniol (ed.), Multiagent Engineering, chapter 5, pages 431-464, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ihichp:978-3-540-32062-3_22
    DOI: 10.1007/3-540-32062-8_22
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