Conquering Large Zones by Exploiting Task Allocation and Graph-Theoretical Algorithms

摘要

The Multi-Agent Programming Contest is to stimulate research in the area of multi-agent systems. In 2012, for the first time, a team from Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China, participated in the contest. The team is called AiWYX, and consists of a single member, who has just finished his undergraduate study. The system mainly exploits three strategies: strengthening action preconditions, task allocation optimization, and surrounding larger zones with shorter boundaries. With these strategies, our team is able to conquer large zones as early as possible, optimize collaboration, and ensure efficiency. The system was implemented in C++, and in this paper, we will introduce the design and architecture of AiWYX, and discuss the algorithms and implementations for these strategies.