Cited by 50Multi-Agent Systems and NegotiationSimulation Techniques and ApplicationsModeling and Simulation Systems

Multi-agent modeling and simulation in the AI age

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Fan, Wenhui, Chen, Peiyu, Shi, Daiming, Guo, Xudong, Kou, Li·2021·Tsinghua Science and Technology

Abstract

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its successful application in various fields, modeling and simulation technology, especially multi-agent modeling and simulation (MAMS), of complex systems has rapidly advanced. In this study, we first describe the concept, technical advantages, research steps, and research status of MAMS. Then we review the development status of the hybrid modeling and simulation combining multi-agent and system dynamics, the modeling and simulation of multi-agent reinforcement learning, and the modeling and simulation of large-scale multi-agent. Lastly, we introduce existing MAMS platforms and their comparative studies. This work summarizes the current research situation of MAMS, thus helping scholars understand the systematic technology development of MAMS in the AI era. It also paves the way for further research on MAMS technology.

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Authors
Fan, W., Chen, P., Shi, D., Guo, X., & Kou, L.
Affiliations
Tsinghua University (CN)
Venue
Tsinghua Science and Technology
Published
2021-10
Volume
26
Issue
5
Pages
608-624
ISSN
1007-0214 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3159563763
Cited by
50
References
100
Citations by year
2026: 14 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 1
FWCI
2.30
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by
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  • Tsinghua Science & Technology (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Multi-Agent Systems and Negotiation
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Simulation Techniques and Applications
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computational Theory and Mathematics › Modeling and Simulation Systems
Keywords
multi-agent systems, hybrid modeling, system dynamics, multi-agent reinforcement learning, large-scale multi-agent systems, complex systems

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