Abstract
This paper discusses a multi-agent and its speech act theory supporting cooperative mechanical CAD. The multi-agent is constructed with organizer, agents and communication manager. The structures of the organizer and agent are elaborated. The communication manager consists of central management and dialog management. This speech act theory supports the agents communication involving more than 2 people. The Pr/T net of speech act and firing rules are presented. The multi-agent model has been put into practice of computer integrated autobody development, and make the distributed cooperative autobody design system more flexible and coordinate.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
CFI Architecture Technical Subcommittee. (1990) Suggested framework problem statement, CAD Framework Initiative.
Kraut, R. E. and Streater, L. A. (1995) Coordination in software development. Communications of the ACM, 38, 68–73.
Pan Xufeng etc. (1997) Computer Integrated Environment of Vechile Body CAD System, Automotive Engineering, 19(4).
Jenings, N. R. (1995) Controlling Cooperative Problem Solving in Industrial Multi-agent System Using Joint Intentions, AI Journal, 75(2).
Dietz, J. L. G. and Widdershoven, G. A. M. Speech Acts or Communicative Action?, Proc. of ECSCW'91.
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Hong, C., Gengyun, W. & Zhigang, L. A multi-agent model and its speech act theory for cooperative mechanical CAD. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing 10, 341–346 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008972530410
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008972530410