Norms in Multiagent Systems: some Implementation Guidelines
Javier Vázquez-Salceda, Frank P. M. Dignum · 2004
Abstract. Norms are commonly used in MAS to formally express the expected behaviour of agents in open environments. Current norm formalisms focus on the declarative nature of norms. However, in order to be implemented, norms should be translated into operational representations. In this paper we continue our work on the implementation of norms by discussing issues on norm enforcement, verifiability and defeasibility. We propose some implementation guidelines, including some mechanisms to be added in agent platforms in order to ease norm implementation. 1