An Agent-based Cyber-Physical Production System using Lego Technology

Abstract

To cope with the challenges of constructing Cyberphysical Production Systems (CPPS), many studies propose benefiting from agent systems. However, industrial processes should be mostly emulated while agent-based solutions are integrating with CPPS since it is not always possible to apply cyber-based solutions to these systems directly. The target system can be miniaturised while sustaining its functionality. Hence, in this paper, we introduce an agent-based industrial production line and discuss the system development using Lego technology while providing integration of software agents as well as focusing on low-level requirements. In this way, a CPPS is emulated while agents control the system.

Enhancing BDI Agents Using Fuzzy Logic for CPS and IoT Interoperability Using the JaCa Platform

“…Moreover, in case of collisions of multiple mobile systems, multiple distance sensor inputs can be fuzzified to obtain a reasonable escape angle and speed. Furthermore, in factory automation, the speed of the pressing machine can be smoothened and arranged according to the product features while the BDI agents control the process phases collaboratively [62]. As a significant advantage of using fuzzy logic to tackle short-term uncertainties, it can be combined with reinforcement learning techniques to create better uncertainty mitigation by addressing the mid-term and long-term unanticipated events.…”