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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Multi-Agent Systems
- General overview of Multi-Agent Systems (MAS)
- Practical applications of MAS across various domains
- Contrast with single-agent systems
Structures for Multi-Agent Systems
- Centralized versus decentralized structures
- Hybrid and layered methodologies for MAS
- Resources and tools for MAS development (e.g., JADE, SPADE)
Agent Interaction and Alignment
- Interaction protocols and languages (e.g., FIPA ACL)
- Alignment methods: planning, negotiation, and synchronization
- Spontaneous behavior and self-organization in MAS
Game Theory and Choice Making
- Foundations of game theory for MAS
- Cooperative versus competitive strategies
- Settling disputes among agents
Learning in Multi-Agent Systems
- Reinforcement learning within MAS
- Collaborative and adversarial learning dynamics
- Knowledge transfer and sharing among agents
Challenges and Advanced Topics
- Expandability and performance in extensive MAS environments
- Reliability and security in agent interaction
- Ethical aspects and implications of MAS development
Practical Activities
- Constructing a fundamental MAS for resource distribution
- Simulating agent interaction and alignment in a dynamic setting
- Deploying a MAS using a tool such as JADE
Summary and Future Directions
Requirements
- Strong grasp of artificial intelligence fundamentals
- Competence in Python programming
- Knowledge of game theory and distributed systems (suggested)
Target Audience
- AI researchers
- AI engineers
