Integration/Computation, AI, & Multi-agent Techniques for Planning Robotic Operations

 

Computation, AI, & Multi-agent Techniques for Planning Robotic Operations

Planning of robotic operations in discrete product manufacturing involves two stages:

  1. A system-independent identification of one or more ways in which the product is put together (process planning)
  2. A system-dependent determination of which machine performs which task (execution planning, or sequencing & scheduling).

The execution planning strategies are based on computational techniques, artificial intelligence-based search methods, & game-theoretic multi-agent cooperation planning techniques.

Assembly planning is defined as the process of interpreting design information into assembly process information. The various steps that constitute the assembly planning process include:

  • Interpretation of assembly design data
  • Selection of assembly processes
  • Selection of assembly process parameters
  • Selection of assembly equipment/system
  • Selection of auxiliary equipment
  • Assembly sequencing
  • Selection of inspection devices
  • Calculation of assembly times

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Robot Integration within Manufacturing Systems

Product Design & Production Planning

Operations Research Techniques for Robotics Systems

Computation, AI, & Multi-agent Techniques for Planning Robotic Operations

Knowing Robot Ergonomics to Optimize Robot Performance

Human Factors in Planning Robotics Systems

Justification of Robotics Systems

Robotic Manufacturing Cells

Reliability, Maintenance, & Safety of Robots

CAD & Graphic Simulators as the Emulators of Robotics Systems

Precision & Calibration

Robotics in FMS & CIM

Strategy for Implementation of Robotics Projects