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Research on the role of LLM in multi-agent systems: A survey
- 1 School of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China
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Abstract
In recent years, the rapid development of large language model (LLM) has demonstrated superior performance in language understanding, text generation, planning, reasoning, and knowledge integration. This has led to the emergence of intelligent agents based on LLM. By leveraging the capabilities of LLM, these agents can effectively make decisions based on given objectives and possess certain learning and adaptation abilities. However, single-agent systems are generally suited to solving relatively simple problems and are limited in handling complex tasks that require coordination. For instance, in fields such as power grid management or traffic control systems, relying solely on a single agent is often insufficient for effective decision-making. In this context, adopting multi-agent systems proves to be more effective: through collaboration among multiple agents, each undertaking specific tasks, complex problems can be efficiently managed through interaction and coordination. This survey will analyze the role of LLM in multi-agent collaboration, discuss and analyze the current research challenges and key issues, and explore potential directions for future development.
Keywords
Large Language Model (LLM), Language Understanding, Multi-Agent
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Ma,J. (2024). Research on the role of LLM in multi-agent systems: A survey. Applied and Computational Engineering,71,180-186.
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