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In this paper we describe a general approach for dynamic and intelligent reconfiguration of real-time distributed control systems that utilises the IEC 61499 function block model. This work is central to the development of distributed intelligent control systems that are inherently adaptable and dynamically re-configurable. The approach that is used takes advantage of distributed artificial intelligence at the planning and control levels to achieve significantly shorter up-front commissioning times as well as significantly more responsiveness to change. This approach is based on object-oriented and agent-based methods and aims at overcoming the difficulties associated with managing real-time reconfiguration of a holonic manufacturing system.
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Brennan, R.W., Fletcher, M., Norrie, D.H. (2002). A Holonic Approach to Reconfiguring Real-Time Distributed Control Systems. In: MaÅ™Ãk, V., Å tÄ›pánková, O., Krautwurmová, H., Luck, M. (eds) Multi-Agent Systems and Applications II. ACAI 2001. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 2322. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-45982-0_21
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