In the domain of reconfigurable production systems, Cyber-Physical Matrix Production Systems (CPMPS) are recognized for their advanced levels of operational flexibility. Given the inherent flexible material flow, these loosely coupled systems are characterized by dynamic interdependencies and rapid changes in order sequencing and allocation. This leads to major challenges in production flow control including the emergence of instable behaviors decreasing robustness and threatening overall performance.
Traditional methodologies for assessing and enhancing the reliability and ensuring the robustness of the system do not tackle the dynamic behavior of re-configurable production systems. Due to rigid probabilistic assumptions, efficiency decreases and reasoning in fault propagation is not apparent. For this reason, dependable systems engineering embraces formal descriptions of the systems’ dynamical behaviors and continuous monitoring of system properties.
This paper proposes the application of distributed artificial intelligences in the form of holonic multi-agent system (MAS) that integrate the concepts of dependability as part of the system design. Multi-level monitoring of state properties and fault-tolerant control mechanisms are used to minimize deviation between the modelled and observed behavior, therefore ensuring robustness and securing the system’s intended operation. The presented framework demonstrates feasibility by first implementations of dynamic interaction mechanisms for subsidiary decision improving makespan while remaining flexible.
Dependable Cyber-Physical Matrix Production Systems Utilizing Holonic Multi-agent Systems
ARENA2036
Stuttgart Conference on Automotive Production ; 2024 ; Stuttgart, Germany November 21, 2024 - November 22, 2024
Advances in Automotive Production Technology – Digital Product Development and Manufacturing ; Chapter : 14 ; 160-174
2025-06-20
15 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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