A MULTI-ATTRIBUTE PROFILE-BASED CLASSIFICATIONFOR INTELLIGENT AGENTS
Roberto Vinaja, Mahesh S. Raisinghani · 2002
This article discusses the need for a classification or profiling taxonomy for intelligent agents. The paper reviews existing classification schemes and its disadvantages. The profile can be based on n dimensions. This classification scheme is used to describe existing agents to demonstrate its benefits. All agents can be represented using this multi-dimensional matrix. Additional benefits are described. A standard taxonomy would provide a uniform framework for the consistent classification of intelligent agents. The classification system would help developers and users in the selection process and help software vendors explain their products. It would help the user evaluate alternatives and compare competitive products. The taxonomy would also help clarify and simplify the landscape for agent development and applications.