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Class: Agent
Documentation: Jennings etc.
1. Clearly identifiable problem solving entities with well-defined boundaries
and interfaces;
2. Situated (embedded) in a particular environment - they receive inputs
related to the state of their environment through sensors and they act on
the environment through effectors
3. Designed to fulfil a purpose - they have particular objectives (goals) to
achieve;
4. Autonomous - they have control both over their internal state and over
their own behaviour;
5. Capable of exhibiting flexible problem solving behaviour in pursuit of their design objectives - they need to be both reactive (able to respond in a timely fashion to changes that occur in their environment) and reactive
(able to act in anticipation of future goals)
World Markets are considered to be Agents with "unlimited" supplies. Clearinghouse-type markets are also Agents, that facilitate contract-making between other Agents.
Network managers, energy suppliers, Firms, governments, regulatory bodies ( aka Actors) are all considered to be Agents
The environment is an agent as well
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Types
Instances (2)
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- Eneco
- testFirm
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