How to Calm Hyperac
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چکیده
System performance in multi-agent resource allocation systems can often improve if individual agents reduce their activity. Agents in such systems need a way to modulate their individual behavior in the light of the system’s state, preferably in a way that does not require centralized control. We illustrate the problem of hyperactive agents in two domains related to resource allocation. We describe a simple, decentralized scheme, inspired by insect pheromones, that enables individual agents to adjust their level of activity as the system operates, and discuss a general approach to dealing with approaching deadlines. Then we demonstrate the effectiveness of these mechanisms in the two example domains.
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