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A grammar-based multiagent system in dynamic design

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2008

Grażyna Ślusarczyk
Grażyna Ślusarczyk
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Faculty of Physics, Astronomy, and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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Abstract

This paper deals with the system of agents treated as a concurrent modular system, which is able to support the designer in solving complex design tasks. The behavior of design agents is modeled by sets of grammar rules. Each agent manages a graph grammar and a database of facts concerning the subtask for which it is responsible. The course of designing is determined by the interaction between cooperating specialized agents. The design context is expressed by the environment in which agents act and predicates describing design criteria. The organization, design methodology, and a semantic model of a grammar-based multiagent design system are presented. The notions of a valid design solution and a design solution consistent with the design criteria are also introduced. The proposed approach is illustrated by the example of designing a house estate.

Keywords

Computer-Aided DesignGraph GrammarMultiagent System

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Research Article
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AI EDAM , Volume 22 , Issue 2 , Spring 2008 , pp. 129 - 145
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2008

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