A framework for agent-based brokering of reasoning services

Abstract

Many applications have shown that the combination of specialized reasoning systems, such as deduction and computation systems, can lead to synergetic effects. Often, a clever combination of different reasoning systems can solve problems that are beyond the problem solving horizon of single, stand-alone systems. Current platforms for the integration of reasoning systems typically lack abstraction, robustness, and automatic coordination of reasoners. We are currently developing a new framework for reasoning agents to solve these problems. Our framework builds on the FIPA specifications for multi-agent systems, formal service descriptions, and a central brokering mechanism. In this paper we present the architecture of our framework and our progress with the integration of automated theorem provers.