Example of a DALI multi-agent system project designed according to the GAIA methodology guidelines.
Title: Multi-Agent System for Emergency Management in a Smart Building
Design and implement a multi-agent system in the DALI language for the detection and coordinated management of emergency events (e.g., fire, gas leak, earthquake) inside a smart building, following a simplified GAIA methodology.
| Role | Main Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Detects environmental anomalies (smoke, gas, tremors). |
| Coordinator | Evaluates the severity of events and decides on a plan. |
| Evacuator | Guides occupants to safe exits. |
| Logger | Records all events, actions, and system status. |
- Name:
EmergencyManagementSystem - Goals:
- Minimize risks to people and infrastructure.
- Ensure prompt and coordinated reaction to emergencies.
- Support distributed decision-making among agents.
- Roles and Interactions:
Sensor → Coordinator: sends alarm messages.Coordinator → Evacuator: sends evacuation commands.All → Logger: record of all relevant events and actions.
| Event | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
detect_smoke |
external | environment |
detect_gas |
external | environment |
detect_earthquake |
external | environment |
| Event | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
alarm(smoke) |
external | Sensor |
alarm(gas) |
external | Sensor |
alarm(earthquake) |
external | Sensor |
evacuation_done |
external | Evacuator |
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
guide_people_to_exit(X) |
Guides people to exit X safely |
report(evacuation_done) |
Notifies the Coordinator that evacuation is complete |
- Sensor: reactive; generates alarms upon detecting anomalies.
- Coordinator: reactive to incoming alarms; proactive in managing the response strategy.
- Evacuator: reactive to evacuation commands; can report issues or confirmation.
- Logger: reactive; logs every received message or command.