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A Multi-Agent System (MAS) consists of multiple AI agents that can independently pursue their own goals while collaborating, competing, or cooperating to tackle complex problems. Key characteristics include autonomy, local view, and decentralization, which enhance scalability, flexibility, and robustness. Real-world applications include swarm robotics, traffic control systems, and smart grid energy management.

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Multi Agent Systems Introduction Fixed

A Multi-Agent System (MAS) consists of multiple AI agents that can independently pursue their own goals while collaborating, competing, or cooperating to tackle complex problems. Key characteristics include autonomy, local view, and decentralization, which enhance scalability, flexibility, and robustness. Real-world applications include swarm robotics, traffic control systems, and smart grid energy management.

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Introduction to Multi-Agent Systems (MAS)

1. What is a Multi-Agent System?

A Multi-Agent System (MAS) is a system made of multiple AI agents that interact with each other.

Each agent can be independent (have its own goals) but they may collaborate, compete, or

cooperate. Together, they can solve problems too large or too complex for a single agent.

Example:

- In a factory, many robot arms (agents) work together to assemble a car.

2. Why Use Multi-Agent Systems?

- Scalability: Multiple agents can handle bigger problems.

- Flexibility: Agents can join or leave the system easily.

- Robustness: If one agent fails, others can still continue.

- Distributed Problem Solving: Break a big problem into smaller ones.

3. Key Characteristics of MAS

- Autonomy: Each agent works independently.

- Local View: No single agent has complete global knowledge.

- Decentralization: No one agent controls the entire system.

4. How Agents Interact

- Cooperation: Agents help each other (e.g., robots carrying heavy items together).

- Competition: Agents compete (e.g., stock trading bots competing for profits).

- Negotiation: Agents bargain (e.g., booking systems negotiating room prices).


5. Real-World Examples

- Swarm Robotics: Small robots work together like an ant colony.

- Traffic Control Systems: Each car/traffic light acts as an agent to optimize traffic.

- Smart Grid Energy Management: Houses and factories negotiate energy usage dynamically.

Summary

A Multi-Agent System is like a team of AI agents - each smart on their own, but much stronger when

working together, competing, or cooperating to solve real-world problems.

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