Blockchain Solutions for Multi-Agent Robotic Systems: Related Work and Open Questions

Abstract

The possibilities of decentralization and immutability make blockchain probably one of the most breakthrough and promising technological innovations in recent years. This paper presents an overview, analysis, and classification of possible blockchain solutions for practical tasks facing multi-agent robotic systems. The paper discusses blockchain-based applications that demonstrate how distributed ledger can be used to extend the existing number of research platforms and libraries for multi-agent robotic systems.

Keywords

• blockchain
• multi-agent-systems
• robotics
• immutability
• collaboration