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An Immunity-Based Distributed Multiagent-Control Framework.
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IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man & Cybernetics: Part A . Jan2006, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p91-108. 18p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- The human immune system is a complex system of cells, molecules, tissues, and diverse organs that can provide us with primary defense against pathogenic organisms. These components are highly interactive and execute the immune response in a coordinated and specific manner. This paper presents a formal mathematical model of an artificial immune system (AIS)-based control framework. The framework aims to provide an integrated solution to control and coordinate complex distributed systems with a large number of autonomous agents such as automated warehouses, distribution centers, and automated material-handling systems. The control framework consists of a set of AIS agents working in response to the changing environment and the occurrence of tasks. The AIS agents manipulate their capabilities to derive appropriate responses to tackle different problems. A methodology describing the response-manipulation algorithm of the AIS agents and their ability to generate new capabilities is discussed in this paper. Through response manipulation and knowledge building, a self-organized and fully distributed system with agents that are able to adapt and accommodate in a dynamic environment via distributed decision making and interagent communication is achieved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10834427
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man & Cybernetics: Part A
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19363133
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1109/TSMCA.2005.859103