Specification and verification of multi-agent applications using temporal Z

Regayeg, Amira; Kacem, Ahmed Hadj; Jmaïel, Mohamed

doi:10.1109/iat.2004.1342953

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“…This framework focuses on organisational aspects in order to represent agents and their roles. Similarly, Regayeg et al [11] combine Z notations and linear temporal logic to specify the internal part of agents and the specification of the communication protocols between agents. They propose general patterns and the use of Z support tools to model-check their specifications.…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Event-B Specification of a Situated Multi-Agent System: Study of a Platoon of Vehicles

Lanoix

2008

2008 2nd IFIP/IEEE International Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Software Engineering

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Section: Related Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Event-B Specification of a Situated Multi-Agent System: Study of a Platoon of Vehicles

Lanoix

2008

2008 2nd IFIP/IEEE International Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Software Engineering

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“…Regayeg and al. [11] proposed the use of the Z method [8] and the LTL notations but the problem in this solution is related to the combinatorial explosion of the state number in the modelled system. Mazouzi [1] proposed to model protocol interactions in MAS with colored petri networks but the proposed patterns do not deal with dynamics of the environment.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

An Approach for the Specification and the Verification of Multi-agent Systems Interaction Protocols using AUML and Event B

Ayed¹,

Siala²

2008

Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verification and Validation of Enterprise Information S

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This paper suggests an approach for the specification and the verification of interaction protocols in multi-agent systems. This approach is based on Agent Unified Modelling Language (AUML) and the Event B method. The interaction protocol, are initially modelled using the AUML protocol diagram which gives graphical and comprehensive models. The resulting model is then translated into Event B and enriched which required interaction protocols properties. We obtain a complete requirement specification in Event B which can be verified using the B powerful support tool like the B4free. In this paper, we focus on the translation process of AUML protocol diagrams into Event B and by an example of multi-agent systems interaction protocol, we illustrate our approach.

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“…For example, approaches to temporal semantics of agent computation have been developed using techniques as disparate as Temporal Logic of Actions [130], dense temporal logics [67], and Temporal Z [149]. In addition, temporal techniques have been developed for multi-agent systemas as well as autonomous agents; see, for example, [163,99].…”

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Computational Logics and Agents: A Road Map of Current Technologies and Future Trends

Fisher

Bordini

Hirsch

et al. 2007

Computational Intelligence

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The concept of an agent is increasingly used in contemporary software applications, particularly those involving the Internet, autonomous systems, or cooperation. However, with dependability and safety in mind, it is vital that the mechanisms for representing and implementing agents are clear and consistent. Hence there has been a strong research effort directed at using formal logic as the basis for agent descriptions and agent implementation. Such a logical basis not only presents the clarity and consistency required but also allows for important techniques such as logical verification to be applied.We present a roadmap of research into the use of computational logic in agent-based systems and survey much of the recent work in these areas. Even though, with such a rapidly changing field, it is impossible to cover every development, we aim to give the reader sufficient background to understand the current research problems and potential future developments in this maturing area.

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Specification and verification of multi-agent applications using temporal Z

Cited by 12 publications

References 3 publications

Event-B Specification of a Situated Multi-Agent System: Study of a Platoon of Vehicles

Event-B Specification of a Situated Multi-Agent System: Study of a Platoon of Vehicles

An Approach for the Specification and the Verification of Multi-agent Systems Interaction Protocols using AUML and Event B

Computational Logics and Agents: A Road Map of Current Technologies and Future Trends

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