Simulation in Agent-Based Control Systems: MAST Case Study
| Authors: | Marik Vladimir, Czech Technical University, Rockwell Automation Research Center, Czech Republic
Vrba Pavel, Rockwell Automation Research Center, Czech Republic |
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| Topic: | 5.2 Manufacturing Modelling for Management and Control |
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| Session: | Distributed Production Modelling and Control |
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| Keywords: | agile manufacturing, distributed control, fault tolerance, simulation, logic controllers, sensors, actuators, transportation control |
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Abstract
The paper discusses the role of simulation in agent-based control systems. Wepresent the universal runtime interface enabling efficient interactions between the agentcontrol, manufacturing environment (emulated or physically connected), visualization andlow-level real-time control programs. As a case study, we provide the description of theMAST simulation tool and its application to Cambridge packing cell.
