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Despite considerable overlap, a multi-agent system is not always the same as an agent-based model (ABM).  The goal of an ABM is to search for explanatory insight into the collective behavior of agents (which don't necessarily need to be "intelligent") obeying simple rules, typically in natural systems, rather than in solving specific practical or engineering problems. The terminology of ABM tends to be used more often in the science, and MAS in engineering and technology. Applications where multi-agent systems research may deliver an appropriate approach include online trading, disaster response and social structure modelling.

Despite considerable overlap, a multi-agent system is not always the same as an agent-based model (ABM).  The goal of an ABM is to search for explanatory insight into the collective behavior of agents (which don't necessarily need to be "intelligent") obeying simple rules, typically in natural systems, rather than in solving specific practical or engineering problems. The terminology of ABM tends to be used more often in the science, and MAS in engineering and technology. Applications where multi-agent systems research may deliver an appropriate approach include online trading, disaster response and social structure modelling.

尽管多主体系统和“基于主体的模型”（英文：Agent-based Model，简称'''ABM'''）有着很多的重叠，但是他们并不总是相同的。“基于主体的模型”目标在于解释那些遵循简单规则、可能并不是很“智能”的主体表现出的集群行为，一般被用于自然系统的研究中，而不是在实践中解决工程问题。因此“基于主体的模型”这个词更多地用在科学研究中，而“多主体系统”则更多地用于工程和技术。有关多主体系统的研究可能会对在线交易、灾害应急、社会结构建模等领域有着良好的应用价值。

尽管多主体系统和“基于主体的模型”（英文：Agent-based Model，简称'''ABM'''）有着很多的重叠，但是他们并不总是相同的。“基于主体的模型”目标在于解释那些遵循简单规则、可能并不是很“智能”的主体表现出的集群行为，一般被用于自然系统的研究中，而不是在实践和工程解决具体的问题。因此“基于主体的模型”这个词更多地用在科学研究中，而“多主体系统”则更多地用于工程和技术。有关多主体系统的研究可能会对在线交易、灾害应急、社会结构建模等领域有着良好的应用价值。