A brief overview of current work on multi-agent systems

摘要

The term "multi-agent systems" covers a vast range of topics including information technology, cognitive psychology, ecology and research into artificial life. This article seeks to provide references to the current work in this field, in spite of the fact that the boundaries between the various disciplines are often blurred. There is now a long history of research in this area, carried out both in research institutions and in the private sector.