ISSN : 1796-217X
Volume : 3 Issue : 6 Date : June 2008
A Role-Based Approach in Dynamic Task Delegation in Agent Teamwork
Yu Zhang
Page(s): 9-20
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Abstract
This paper presents a role-based agent teamwork language called RoB-MALLET (Role-Based Multi-
Agent Logic Language for Encoding Teamwork). Roles have been used to form multi-agent theories
and guide the construction of multi-agent architectures and systems. Different from the most
existing agent teamwork models that emphasize practical reasoning based on beliefs, desires and
intentions (BDI), a role-based teamwork language stresses the concept of organization and thereby
cooperation. RoB-MALLET is able to handle unexpected uncertainties and allow for the conceptual
specification of teamwork knowledge for reuse. Finally, we present several experiments that explore
plan reusability of RoB-MALLET, show that it is flexible in supporting simultaneity of invocation and
evaluate its efficiency in supporting teamwork.
Index Terms
Role-based Collaboration, Task Delegation, Multi-Agent Systems, Agent Teamwork, Agent Plan
