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2003
Cossentino, Massimo; Sabatucci, Luca; Chella, Antonio
Designing JADE systems with the support of CASE tools and patterns Journal Article
In: Special Issue on JADE of Telecom Italia Journal EXP of September, 2003.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Design Patterns, Design Process, JADE, Multi agent systems, Supporting Tool
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title = {Designing JADE systems with the support of CASE tools and patterns},
author = {Massimo Cossentino and Luca Sabatucci and Antonio Chella},
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year = {2003},
date = {2003-01-01},
journal = {Special Issue on JADE of Telecom Italia Journal EXP of September},
abstract = {In the last years, multi-agent systems (MAS) have proved more and more successful. The need of a quality software engineering approach to their design arises together with the request of new tools that could support a quick, affordable and cost- profitably development process. In this work we describe two different aspects of these topics: the support that a CASE tool specifically conceived for MASs can provide to the designer and the impact that patterns of agents can have in the systems production. Both of these issues have, in our approach, a common denominator that is the PASSI (Process for Agent Societies Specification and Implementation) design methodology since the CASE tool we will describe has been built to work with it and our patterns are totally integrate with this process. We will complete our discussion with some examples of the functionalities offered by these tools.},
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In the last years, multi-agent systems (MAS) have proved more and more successful. The need of a quality software engineering approach to their design arises together with the request of new tools that could support a quick, affordable and cost- profitably development process. In this work we describe two different aspects of these topics: the support that a CASE tool specifically conceived for MASs can provide to the designer and the impact that patterns of agents can have in the systems production. Both of these issues have, in our approach, a common denominator that is the PASSI (Process for Agent Societies Specification and Implementation) design methodology since the CASE tool we will describe has been built to work with it and our patterns are totally integrate with this process. We will complete our discussion with some examples of the functionalities offered by these tools.
Cossentino, Massimo; Burrafato, Piermarco; Lombardo, Saverio; Sabatucci, Luca
Introducing pattern reuse in the design of multi-agent systems Proceedings Article
In: Agent Technologies, Infrastructures, Tools, and Applications for E-Services: NODe 2002 Agent-Related Workshops Erfurt, Germany, October 7–10, 2002 Revised Papers 4, pp. 107–120, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2003.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Design Patterns, Multi agent systems, Semantic layer
@inproceedings{cossentino_introducing_2003,
title = {Introducing pattern reuse in the design of multi-agent systems},
author = {Massimo Cossentino and Piermarco Burrafato and Saverio Lombardo and Luca Sabatucci},
doi = {10.1007/3-540-36559-1_10},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-01-01},
booktitle = {Agent Technologies, Infrastructures, Tools, and Applications for E-Services: NODe 2002 Agent-Related Workshops Erfurt, Germany, October 7–10, 2002 Revised Papers 4},
pages = {107–120},
publisher = {Springer Berlin Heidelberg},
abstract = {In the last years, multi-agent systems (MAS) have proved more and more successful. The need of a quality software engineering approach to their design arises together with the need of new methodological ways to address important issues such as ontology representation, security concerns and production costs. The introduction of an extensive pattern reuse practice can be determinant in cutting down the time and cost of developing these systems. Patterns can be extremely successful with MAS (even more than with object-oriented systems) because the great encapsulation of agents allows an easier identification and disposition of reusable parts. In this paper we discuss our approach to the pattern reuse that is a phase of a more comprehensive approach to agentoriented software design.},
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In the last years, multi-agent systems (MAS) have proved more and more successful. The need of a quality software engineering approach to their design arises together with the need of new methodological ways to address important issues such as ontology representation, security concerns and production costs. The introduction of an extensive pattern reuse practice can be determinant in cutting down the time and cost of developing these systems. Patterns can be extremely successful with MAS (even more than with object-oriented systems) because the great encapsulation of agents allows an easier identification and disposition of reusable parts. In this paper we discuss our approach to the pattern reuse that is a phase of a more comprehensive approach to agentoriented software design.
Cossentino, Massimo; Sabatucci, Luca; Chella, Antonio
A possible approach to the development of robotic multi-agent systems Proceedings Article
In: IEEE/WIC International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology, 2003. IAT 2003., pp. 539–544, IEEE, 2003.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Agents, Design Process, Multi agent systems, Reusability, Robotic Applications
@inproceedings{cossentino_possible_2003,
title = {A possible approach to the development of robotic multi-agent systems},
author = {Massimo Cossentino and Luca Sabatucci and Antonio Chella},
doi = {10.1109/IAT.2003.1241140},
year = {2003},
date = {2003-01-01},
booktitle = {IEEE/WIC International Conference on Intelligent Agent Technology, 2003. IAT 2003.},
pages = {539–544},
publisher = {IEEE},
abstract = {The design of a an agent system for robotics is a problem that involves aspects coming from many different disciplines (robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, software engineering). The most difficult part of it, often consists in producing and tuning the algorithms that incorporates the robot behavior (planning, obstacle avoidance,. . . ) and abilities (vision, manipulation, navigation,. . . ). Frequently, the reuse of these parts is left to a copy and paste procedure from previous applications to the new one. In so doing many problems could arise. We propose a comprehensive approach for multi-agent systems oriented to robotics applications that uses a complete design methodology supported by a specific design tools and a pattern repository that interacting each other and with the designer allow the production of a coherent design that easily incorporates patterns coming from previously experienced features and automatically produces a large part of the final code},
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The design of a an agent system for robotics is a problem that involves aspects coming from many different disciplines (robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, software engineering). The most difficult part of it, often consists in producing and tuning the algorithms that incorporates the robot behavior (planning, obstacle avoidance,. . . ) and abilities (vision, manipulation, navigation,. . . ). Frequently, the reuse of these parts is left to a copy and paste procedure from previous applications to the new one. In so doing many problems could arise. We propose a comprehensive approach for multi-agent systems oriented to robotics applications that uses a complete design methodology supported by a specific design tools and a pattern repository that interacting each other and with the designer allow the production of a coherent design that easily incorporates patterns coming from previously experienced features and automatically produces a large part of the final code
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Montalbano, Laura; Augello, Agnese; Pilato, Giovanni; Grutta, Stefania La
A Gamified Interaction with a Humanoid Robot to explain Therapeutic Procedures in Pediatric Asthma Miscellaneous
0000.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Assistive Robots, Gamification, Social Robots
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title = {A Gamified Interaction with a Humanoid Robot to explain Therapeutic Procedures in Pediatric Asthma},
author = {Laura Montalbano and Agnese Augello and Giovanni Pilato and Stefania La Grutta},
publisher = {arXiv preprint arXiv:2306.04422},
abstract = {In chronic diseases, obtaining a correct diagnosis and providing the most appropriate treatments often is not enough to guarantee an improvement of the clinical condition of a patient. Poor adherence to medical prescriptions constitutes one of the main causes preventing achievement of therapeutic goals. This is generally true especially for certain diseases and specific target patients, such as children. An engaging and entertaining technology can be exploited in support of clinical practices to achieve better health outcomes. Our assumption is that a gamified session with a humanoid robot, compared to the usual methodologies for therapeutic education, can be more incisive in learning the correct inhalation procedure in children affected by asthma. In this perspective, we describe an interactive module implemented on the Pepper robotic platform and the setting of a study that was planned in 2020 to be held at the Pneumoallergology Pediatric clinic of CNR in Palermo. The study was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our long-term goal is to assess, by means of a qualitative-quantitative survey plan, the impact of such an educational action, evaluating possible improvement in the adherence to the treatment.},
keywords = {Assistive Robots, Gamification, Social Robots},
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In chronic diseases, obtaining a correct diagnosis and providing the most appropriate treatments often is not enough to guarantee an improvement of the clinical condition of a patient. Poor adherence to medical prescriptions constitutes one of the main causes preventing achievement of therapeutic goals. This is generally true especially for certain diseases and specific target patients, such as children. An engaging and entertaining technology can be exploited in support of clinical practices to achieve better health outcomes. Our assumption is that a gamified session with a humanoid robot, compared to the usual methodologies for therapeutic education, can be more incisive in learning the correct inhalation procedure in children affected by asthma. In this perspective, we describe an interactive module implemented on the Pepper robotic platform and the setting of a study that was planned in 2020 to be held at the Pneumoallergology Pediatric clinic of CNR in Palermo. The study was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our long-term goal is to assess, by means of a qualitative-quantitative survey plan, the impact of such an educational action, evaluating possible improvement in the adherence to the treatment.
Licari, Amelia; Ferrante, Giuliana; Malizia, Velia; Augello, Agnese; Grutta, Stefania La
Medical Assistive Robots Book Section
In: Digital Respiratory Healthcare, pp. 16–26, 0000, ISBN: 978-1-84984-173-3.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Assistive Robots, Asthma, Gamification, Social Agents, Social Robots
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title = {Medical Assistive Robots},
author = {Amelia Licari and Giuliana Ferrante and Velia Malizia and Agnese Augello and Stefania La Grutta},
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isbn = {978-1-84984-173-3},
booktitle = {Digital Respiratory Healthcare},
pages = {16–26},
series = {ERS Monograph)},
abstract = {Medical assistive robots (MARs) are innovative tools providing extensive support and assistance to users in different medical scenarios, enhancing patients’ health and care. Social MARs have been implemented in respiratory medicine to help manage chronic respiratory conditions, such as asthma, COPD and cystic fibrosis. To integrate MARs into routine clinical practice, more studies are needed to strengthen the evidence on the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of MARs in chronic respiratory conditions in the long term.},
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Medical assistive robots (MARs) are innovative tools providing extensive support and assistance to users in different medical scenarios, enhancing patients’ health and care. Social MARs have been implemented in respiratory medicine to help manage chronic respiratory conditions, such as asthma, COPD and cystic fibrosis. To integrate MARs into routine clinical practice, more studies are needed to strengthen the evidence on the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of MARs in chronic respiratory conditions in the long term.
Augello, Agnese; Datteri, Edoardo; Lieto, Antonio; Rausa, Maria; Zagni, Nicola
How are people’s explanations of the behaviour of robots structured? An exploratory study and discussion Proceedings Article
In: 2025 IEEE Conference on Pervasive and Intelligent Computing, pp. 66–74, 0000.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Cognitive Architecture, Explanations, Social Robots
@inproceedings{augello_how_nodate,
title = {How are people’s explanations of the behaviour of robots structured? An exploratory study and discussion},
author = {Agnese Augello and Edoardo Datteri and Antonio Lieto and Maria Rausa and Nicola Zagni},
booktitle = {2025 IEEE Conference on Pervasive and Intelligent Computing},
pages = {66–74},
abstract = {Prior research in human robot interaction (HRI)
has largely focused on whether users adopt an intentional
stance towards robots. We propose a methodology to investigate people’s explanations of robotic behavior that emphasizes finer-grained distinctions between explanations. The study also
explores how users explanations change according to the
modelling of a form of social competence in the robot by means of a computational cognitive architecture. Findings offer initial insight into how different explanatory strategies resonate with users.},
keywords = {Cognitive Architecture, Explanations, Social Robots},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {inproceedings}
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Prior research in human robot interaction (HRI)
has largely focused on whether users adopt an intentional
stance towards robots. We propose a methodology to investigate people’s explanations of robotic behavior that emphasizes finer-grained distinctions between explanations. The study also
explores how users explanations change according to the
modelling of a form of social competence in the robot by means of a computational cognitive architecture. Findings offer initial insight into how different explanatory strategies resonate with users.
has largely focused on whether users adopt an intentional
stance towards robots. We propose a methodology to investigate people’s explanations of robotic behavior that emphasizes finer-grained distinctions between explanations. The study also
explores how users explanations change according to the
modelling of a form of social competence in the robot by means of a computational cognitive architecture. Findings offer initial insight into how different explanatory strategies resonate with users.