A New Taxonomy of Coordination Models Based on Interactive Types

Coordination models can be classified into several classes, such as data-driven vs. control-driven coordination models, dependent vs. emergent coordination models, and hybrid coordination models. All these classifications are based upon implementation details. However, interaction is the kernel aspect of coordination, and coordination is the outcome of interactions between agents, so here, we give another kind of taxonomy based on interaction types, which are coordination models based on direct interactions and indirect interactions. Using this taxonomy, all coordination models are classified into two classes with no intersection, in addition, coordination models with indirect interactions and emergent behaviors are the direction of future work.