Multi-agent coordination and control using stigmergy applied to manufacturing control

Authors:
Paul Valckenears;Hendrik Van Brussel;Martin Kollingbaum;Olaf Bochmann
Affiliations:
P.M.A. , Celestijinenlaan, Leuven, Belgium;P.M.A. , Celestijinenlaan, Leuven, Belgium;P.M.A. , Celestijinenlaan, Leuven, Belgium;P.M.A. , Celestijinenlaan, Leuven, Belgium
Venue:
Mutli-agents systems and applications
Year:
2001

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Abstract

This manuscript discusses multi-agent coordination and control using techniques inspired by the behavior of social insects. It presents a system design that enables desirable overall behavior to emerge without exposing the individual agents to the complexity and dynamics of the overall system. The research, which this paper discusses, focuses on manufacturing control. However, the approach remains applicable to the coordination and control of other types of ironware systems (e.g. traffic, supply chain).