Performance measurement of multiagent systems: towards dependable MAS

  • Authors:
  • Ingo J. Timm;René Schumann

  • Affiliations:
  • Goethe University Frankfurt am Main;Goethe University Frankfurt am Main

  • Venue:
  • SpringSim '09 Proceedings of the 2009 Spring Simulation Multiconference
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

In this paper we discuss an inherent problem of multiagent systems (MAS), the validation of desired behavior of an agent as well as a MAS. MAS can adapt their behaviors to a dynamic environment. By the ability of adapting to a variety of changes in the environment, it becomes very hard to ensure that the systems always show an intended behavior on behalf of its owner. We present here a simulation-based approach that allows validating the behavior of MAS. The simulations runs are used to evaluate the MAS in the application domain. By varying simulation settings, changes in the environment can be tested, and thus the dynamic abilities of the MAS are evaluated. If required and enough time is available, different possible sequences of changes can be tested. Thus a confidence value for the trust in the MAS, that it will behave efficient and desired in the real application context, can be defined.