A Concise Introduction to Multiagent Systems and Distributed Artificial Intelligence
| Author/creator | Vlassis, Nikos Author |
| Other author | Brachman, Ronald Contribution by |
| Other author | Dietterich, Thomas Contribution by |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | San Rafael : Morgan & Claypool Publishers Williston : American International Distribution Corporation [Distributor] |
| Description | 71 p. ill 09.250 x 07.500 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Computer & Information Science Collection One |
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| Series | Synthesis Lectures on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation Multiagent systems is an expanding field that blends classical fields like game theory and decentralized control with modern fields like computer science and machine learning. This monograph provides a concise introduction to the subject, covering the theoretical foundations as well as more recent developments in a coherent and readable manner. The text is centered on the concept of an agent as decision maker. Chapter 1 is a short introduction to the field of multiagent systems. Chapter 2 covers the basic theory of single agent decision making under uncertainty. Chapter 3 is a breif introduction to game theory, explaining classical concepts like Nash equilibrium. Chapter 4 deals with the fundamental problem of coordinating a team of collaborative agents. Chapter 5 studies the problem of multiagent reasoning and decision making under partial observability. Chapter 6 focuses on the design of protocols that are stable against manipulations by self-interested agents. Chapter 7 provides a short introduction to the rapidly expanding field of multigent reinforcement learning. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781598295269 |
| ISBN | 1598295268 (Perfect) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9781598295269 |
| Stock number | 01307586 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |