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This study introduces indirect knowledge transfer through behavior trees (IKT-BT) for multiagent and multirobot systems (MRS). This novel approach enhances decentralized knowledge dissemination by observing agent interactions, reducing reliance on direct communication.

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Area of Science:

Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Multiagent Systems

Background:

Multiagent and multirobot systems (MRS) typically depend on direct communication for information exchange.
Decentralized knowledge dissemination in MRS faces challenges with direct communication, especially in resource-limited environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore an alternative to direct communication for knowledge sharing in MRS.
To enhance decentralized knowledge dissemination through indirect observation of agent interactions.

Main Methods:

Introduction of the indirect knowledge transfer through behavior trees (IKT-BT) framework.
Development of two new behavior tree (BT)-based modalities: eavesdrop-update (EU) and eavesdrop-buffer-update (EBU).
Theoretical analysis of the IKT-BT framework and experimental validation in a simulated search and rescue mission.

Main Results:

The IKT-BT framework improves global mission performance outcomes in MRS.
Enhanced agent-level knowledge dissemination is achieved through the proposed eavesdropping modalities.
Reduced need for direct communication is demonstrated, particularly for resource-limited swarm robots.

Conclusions:

Indirect knowledge transfer via behavior trees offers a viable alternative to direct communication in MRS.
The eavesdropping modalities (EU and EBU) are effective for knowledge dissemination in behavior-based MRS.
The IKT-BT framework shows promise for improving efficiency and performance in complex robotic missions.