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A. Wendt, S. Wilker, M. Meisel, T. Sauter:
"A Multi-Agent-Based Middleware for the Development of Complex Architectures";
in: "2018 IEEE 27th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE)", issued by: IEEE; IEEE, Australien, 2018, ISBN: 978-1-5386-3704-3, 723 - 728.

Complex software systems of today consist of several interacting modules introducing the need of a cohesive architecture. The middleware Java JADE provides this functionality. However, there is a need for additional infrastructure to lower the effort of implementing modular systems. This paper presents the Agent-Based Complex Network Architecture framework (ACONA) that extends the Java JADE multi-agent system by adding a layer, taking away the use-case-based repetitive task of creating a common communication infrastructure, enhanced data storage, and unified function access within the agents. The implementation of a cognitive architecture, which is a highly complex control system in the domain of building automation, provides first proof of concept and benchmarking opportunity.

multi-agent-system; cognitive architecture; middleware; ACONA; agent-based complex network architecture framework;

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