This monograph presents the concept of agents and agent systems. It starts with a formal approach and then presents examples of practical applications. In order to form the principles of construction of autonomous agents, a model of the agent is introduced. Subsequent parts of the monograph include several examples of applications of the term agent. Descriptions of different examples of applications of agent systems in such fields as evolution systems, mobile robot systems, artificial intelligence systems are given. The book constitutes an outline of methodology of the design and realization of agent systems based on the M-agent architecture oriented on different areas of applications.

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Introduction to the subject of an agent in computer science.- Agent versus decomposition of an algorithm.- M-agent.- The agent system for balancing the distribution of resources.- The examples of applications of the agent systems.- Conclusion.

Introduction to the subject of an agent in computer science.- Agent versus decomposition of an algorithm.- M-agent.- The agent system for balancing the distribution of resources.- The examples of applications of the agent systems.- Conclusion.