Research > Multi-Agent Systems
Division for Computer Science, Mathematics, Information and Management
Research areas
The multi-agent systems department (SMA) develops new models and tools to build computer systems in which several autonomous agents interact within a common environment . Multi-agent technologies are particularly useful to turn each physical or virtual object into devices capable of interacting and cooperating with other objects, other agents as well as with the users.
Research carried out in the SMA department develops theoretical studies, computer tools and practical implementations in the area of multi-agent system to analyze, design and implement decentralized , heterogeneous, open and dynamic applications. The research conducted in the SMA group primarily addresses four themes dedicated to each of the above-mentioned characteristics :
decentralization and autonomy : study of the coordination and control of MAS by developing models of organizations and interactions, organizing interaction sessions and defining agents architectures with adjustable autonomy. adaptation and learning : automatic learning techniques enabling the system and the agents to adapt dynamically to changes in the environment. openness and trust : the problematic of openness has led to the development of research on trust and safety. multi-agent oriented programming : this topic addresses the development of a multi-agent developing environment.Faculty & staff