An Organization Model in MAS Based on Holon

In this paper, we introduce the basic concepts in a Multi-Agent System (MAS), and propose an organization model based upon self-similar entities called holons, whose concept itself integrates both the agent aspect and organizational aspect of the MAS. By discarding the concept of role which is widely used in traditional methods of agent organization design, the model based on holon is more flexible and could facilitate self-adapting and self-organizing of the organization, thus more suited with a dynamic task environment. The allocation and execution of tasks in the organization, and self-organization mechanism of holons are also discussed.