Industrial Agents

Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Preface

List of Contributors

Part I: Industrial Agents: Concepts and Definitions

Chapter 1: Software Agent Systems

Abstract

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Fundamentals of Agents and Agent-Based Systems

1.3 Supporting Technologies and Concepts

1.4 Conclusions

Chapter 2: Industrial Agents

Abstract

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Modern Industrial Manufacturing Systems and Their Requirements

2.3 Architectural Types of Industrial Manufacturing Systems

2.4 The Holonic Paradigm and MAS-Based Holonic Systems

2.5 Development Tools for Industrial MASs

2.6 How MASs Can Nourish Other Industrial Approaches

2.7 Industrial MASs: Challenges and Research Areas

2.8 Conclusions

Chapter 3: The Design, Deployment, and Assessment ...