Agent Teaming in Mixed-Motive Situations – an AAAI Fall symposium

Professor Subbarao Khambhampati's (Arizona State University) keynote discussed the dual nature of mental modeling in cooperation and competition. The importance of obfuscatory behavior, controlled observability planning, and the use of explanations for model reconciliation was emphasized, particularly regarding trust-building in human-robot interactions. Professor Gita Sukthankar's (University of Central Florida) talk focused on challenges in teamwork, using a case study on software engineering teams. Innovative techniques for distinguishing effective teams from ineffective ones were explored, setting the stage for discussions on the complexities of mixed-motive scenarios. Dr Marc Steinberg (Office of Naval Research) moderated an interactive discussion exploring research challenges in mixed-motive teams, including modeling humans, experimental setups, and measuring and assessing mixed-motive situations.