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A simple protocol for coordinating planning agents

Clement, B. J.·Barrett, A. C.
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This paper introduces a simple decentralized protocol that enables seperate planners to coordinate shared tasks and resolve conflicts over shared and private resources.

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Clement, B. J., Barrett, A. C.. 2002-07-15. A simple protocol for coordinating planning agents. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20060032102

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