Multi-agent Architecture for Reconfiguration of Precision Modular Assembly Systems
Abstract
Precision assembly systems today are subject to high
levels of change which require fast physical and logical adaption. As
such, new methods and tools need to reflect this need providing adaptive
systems that can react to market changes in a timely and cost effective
manner. Towards achieving increased responsiveness several developments
of new modular concepts provided the bases for higher system
adaptability through increased module interchangeability and
reusability. The modularization of physical and control infrastructure
only solves one aspect of the issue, there is still a lack of
appropriate tools and methods to support requirements driven
reconfiguration of such systems. This paper proposes an agent
architecture for reconfiguration of equipment modules driven by a set of
requirements. A new agent model is proposed which addresses the specific
needs of precision modular assembly systems catering both for physical
and logical constraints of the modules as well as their joint emergent
behaviour.
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