A foundation for machine learning in design

  • Authors:
  • Siang Kok Sim;Alex H. B. Duffy

  • Affiliations:
  • School of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Republic of Singapore;CAD Centre, University of Strathclyde, 75 Montrose Street, Glasgow G11XJ, Scotland, UK

  • Venue:
  • Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing
  • Year:
  • 1998

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Abstract

This paper presents a formalism for considering the issues of learning in design. A foundation for machine learning in design (MLinD) is defined so as to provide answers to basic questions on learning in design, such as, “What types of knowledge can be learnt?”, “How does learning occur?”, and “When does learning occur?”. Five main elements of MLinD are presented as the input knowledge, knowledge transformers, output knowledge, goals/reasons for learning, and learning triggers. Using this foundation, published systems in MLinD were reviewed. The systematic review presents a basis for validating the presented foundation. The paper concludes that there is considerable work to be carried out in order to fully formalize the foundation of MLinD.