This thesis introduces the application of solar position and shadowing information to robotic
exploration. Power is a critical resource for robots with remote, long-term missions, so this …

If we are to enable agents to handle increasingly greater levels of complexity, it is necessary
to equip them with mechanisms that support greater degrees of autonomy. This is especially …

The development of multi-agent systems (MAS) implies considering both the social and
individual levels of these systems. However, the elements in these levels are not necessarily …

This paper presents an argumentation based framework, developed as an extension of an
existing framework for nonmonotonic reasoning, in order to support an agent's self …

Participants in a conversation can often realize their conversational goals in multiple ways
by employing different discourse strategies. For example, one can usually present requested …

Robotic explorers of remote locations require autonomous capabilities to select the best
tasks to perform. Successfully accomplishing their mission requires careful utilization of …

My adventure in the field of agents and multi-agent systems started in the beginning of 90's.
At that period I was a novice Ph. D. student, and the idea preoccupying my thoughts was …