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Summary

This PR introduces a new example model that demonstrates agent-based simulation of a system driven by queueing, prioritisation, and constrained resources.

The model focuses on interactions where agents compete for limited resources, requiring structured handling of waiting queues and scheduling policies.

Motivation

Many real-world systems are governed by resource constraints and service processes rather than purely spatial interactions. Examples include transportation systems, healthcare workflows, and service operations.

This example highlights how such systems can be modeled within Mesa, and surfaces common patterns such as:

  • queue formation and management
  • prioritisation strategies
  • allocation of limited resources
  • tracking system-level performance metrics

Key Features

  • Representation of agents that enter, wait, and are serviced within a system
  • Explicit modeling of queues with different prioritisation strategies
  • Resource allocation logic under constrained capacity
  • Collection of performance metrics such as waiting times and system load

Purpose

The goal of this model is to demonstrate how Mesa can be used for non-spatial, operational simulations where:

  • agent interactions are mediated through shared resources
  • system behaviour emerges from scheduling and prioritisation decisions

Example Use Cases

The patterns demonstrated in this model generalise to a wide range of domains, including:

  • transportation and traffic systems
  • healthcare triage and patient flow
  • logistics and supply chain operations
  • service systems such as call centres or checkout processes

Impact

This example expands the range of scenarios illustrated in Mesa by:

  • providing a reference implementation for queue-based systems
  • showcasing how to model resource-constrained interactions
  • supporting users interested in engineering-style simulations

Notes

This model is intended as an example and starting point for further extensions, including:

  • alternative scheduling policies
  • multiple resource types
  • more complex interaction rules

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