Robust JaCaMo Applications via Exceptions and Accountability

Matteo Baldoni, Cristina Baroglio, Roberto Micalizio, Stefano Tedeschi

Abstract: Robustness is the degree to which a system can function correctly in the presence of perturbations. We present two extensions to the JaCaMo agent platform to realize robust MAS applications. The first extension delivers an exception handling mechanism suited for MAS; the second one is grounded on the notion of accountability to create feedback chains among the agents. Both extensions provide high-level abstractions that facilitate the design and development of a MAS that meets robustness requirements.