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Combining Multi-Agent Systems and Artificial Intelligence of Things: Technical challenges and gains
Luzolo, Pedro Hilario; Elrawashdeh, Zeina; TCHAPPI HAMAN, Igor et al.
2024In Internet of Things, 28, p. 101364
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Keywords :
Artificial intelligence; Artificial Intelligence of Things; Internet of Things; Multi-agent systems; Smart buildings; Software; Computer Science (miscellaneous); Information Systems; Engineering (miscellaneous); Hardware and Architecture; Computer Science Applications; Artificial Intelligence; Management of Technology and Innovation
Abstract :
[en] A Multi-Agent System (MAS) usually refers to a network of autonomous agents that interact with each other to achieve a common objective. This system is therefore composed of several software components or hardware components (agents) that are simpler to construct and manage. Additionally, these agents can dynamically and swiftly adapt to changes in their environment. The MAS proves advantageous in addressing intricate issues by employing the divide-and-conquer approach. It finds application in diverse fields where the emphasis is on distributed computing and control, enabling the development of resilient, adaptable, and scalable systems. MAS is not a substitute or rival for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Instead, AI techniques can be integrated within agents to enhance their computational and decision-making capabilities. The diversity or uniformity of goals, actions, domain knowledge, sensor inputs, and outputs among the agents in the MAS can determine whether each agent is heterogeneous or homogeneous. The Internet of Things (IoT) and AI are two technologies that have been applied for a long time to the development of smart systems. These systems cover various areas, such as smart cities, energy management, autonomous cars, etc. Smart behavior, autonomy, and real-time monitoring are the fundamental elements that characterize these application areas. The convergence of AI and IoT, known as AIoT, allows these electronic devices to make more intelligent, autonomous, and automatic decisions. This integration leverages the power of MAS to enable intelligent communication and collaboration among various entities, while IoT provides a vast network of interconnected sensors and devices that collect and transmit real-time data. On the other hand, AI algorithms process and analyze these data to derive valuable insights and make informed decisions. The authors devoted their efforts to the critical analysis of AIoT research, highlighting specific areas with insufficient solutions and pointing out gaps for future advances. Essentially, the contribution of the authors is in the formulation of innovative research directions, which outline a clear guide for researchers and professionals in the expansion of knowledge in AIoT integration. The results of the research are significant contributions to the continuous advance of the area, enriching the understanding of the challenges and boosting the development of solutions and strategies in this technological convergence. Eleven research questions are considered at the beginning of the review, including typical research topics and application domains. From the SLR results, the research directions are: (i) Development of a methodology showing how to integrate the different applications independently of the scenarios in which they are deployed. Additionally, elaboration of the tools used in the integration process. (ii) Deployment of an agent in a microprocessor. (iii) How to implement and connect MAS technology and IoT devices (processors, controllers, sensors, and actuators).
Research center :
Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) > FINATRAX - Digital Financial Services and Cross-organizational Digital Transformations
Disciplines :
Computer science
Management information systems
Author, co-author :
Luzolo, Pedro Hilario;  CIAD UR 7533, Belfort Montbeliard University of Technology, UTBM, Belfort, France
Elrawashdeh, Zeina;  ICAM, Lieusant, France ; ICB UMR 6303 CNRS, Belfort Montbeliard University of Technology, UTBM, Belfort, France
TCHAPPI HAMAN, Igor  ;  University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) > FINATRAX
Galland, Stéphane ;  CIAD UR 7533, Belfort Montbeliard University of Technology, UTBM, Belfort, France
Outay, Fatma;  College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Combining Multi-Agent Systems and Artificial Intelligence of Things: Technical challenges and gains
Publication date :
December 2024
Journal title :
Internet of Things
ISSN :
2543-1536
eISSN :
2542-6605
Publisher :
Elsevier B.V.
Volume :
28
Pages :
101364
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Focus Area :
Security, Reliability and Trust
Development Goals :
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Funding text :
The first author is funded by Grant 185AG0B210029 of the PhD program of the French Embassy in Angola. This research is partly supported and funded by the Research Cluster R19098 of Zayed University (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) awarded to the fourth and fifth authors. The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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