The main concepts and techniques of multi-agent oriented programming, which supports the
multi-agent systems paradigm at the programming level. A multi-agent system is an …

The main aim of this paper is to motivate extending the formal definition of" capability''to
incorporate the capabilities of external entities, ie external capability. The title points to the …

A concept of capability in multi-agent systems that incorporates a notion of tools that are
available to an agent in the environment is formalised. Using tools as the realisation of …

Although agent and its environment have been inseparable concepts since the beginning of
agent related research, there are quite a few opinions what the concept” environment” …

Cognitive scientists agree that the exploitation of objects as tools or artifacts has played a
significant role in the evolution of human societies. In the realm of autonomous agents and …

Multi-population cultural algorithms are cultural evolutionary frameworks involving multiple
independently evolving subpopulations. Artifact selection involves the ability of agents to …