Abstract:
Hierarchical structure, reusable and dynamic components, and
predictable interactions are distinct characteristics of hybrid intelligent systems
(HIS). The existing agent-oriented methodologies are deficient in HIS
construction because they did not take into account the characteristics of HIS.
In this paper, we propose a Methodology for constructing Agent-based HIS
(MAHIS). MAHIS consists of eight models: Hybrid Strategy Identification
Model, Organization Model, Task Model, Agent Model, Expertise Model,
Coordination Model, Reorganization Model, and Design Model. The
Reorganization Model is the key model to support dynamic platform-based
HIS. It consists of category role, group roles, virtual organization role, and
dynamics rules. This model describes the characteristics of HIS with virtual
organization, category, and group perspectives. Some previously developed
agents can be reused by means of involving them in a new virtual organization
dynamically. The output of the Reorganization Model is the specification of the
dynamic platform which comprises middle agents and makes all agents and
agent groups hierarchical and dynamic.
