Using Autonomous Planning Agents to Provide Model-based Decision-making Support
Traci J. Hess, Loren Paul Rees, Terry R. Rakes · Journal of Decision System · 2005
The purpose of this research is to investigate the potential of software agents in performing automated planning within Decision-Making Support Systems (DMSS). A planning agent that uses a partial-order planning mechanism to monitor and maintain corporate profit is built in Prolog and Java and embedded in an agent-integrated DMSS. The planning mechanism used by the agent supports the sequencing and interfacing of models within the DMSS for the purpose of generating alternatives. From this experience, an architecture for a general planning agent is constructed. Benefits of the agent-enhanced, planning DMSS are then discussed.