Distributed multi-agent architecture for automation systems

In the 21st century, industrial automation will be greatly benefited by the advances in electronics, information systems, and process technology. However, these technological advances are still separate islands of automation. We believe that multi-agent systems will help the future of automation by...

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Published in:Expert systems with applications 2004, Vol.26 (1), p.49-56
Main Authors: Maturana, Francisco P., Tichý, Pavel, Šlechta, Petr, Discenzo, Fred, Staron, Raymond J., Hall, Kenwood
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Control system
Distributed
Emergent
Multi-agent system
Reconfiguration
Reduced scale advanced development
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Summary:In the 21st century, industrial automation will be greatly benefited by the advances in electronics, information systems, and process technology. However, these technological advances are still separate islands of automation. We believe that multi-agent systems will help the future of automation by providing flexible and scalable ways to integrate the different parts. This paper reports preliminary results of an ongoing research project that demonstrates advanced automation in a highly distributed architecture that is made of a synergy of intelligent agents, control, and physical devices. This was built to achieve the goals of reduced manning and improved readiness and survivability in US Navy shipboard systems.
ISSN:0957-4174
1873-6793
DOI:10.1016/S0957-4174(03)00068-X