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Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2010 IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics, ICAL 2010 |
Pages | 237-242 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 23 Sept 2010 |
Event | 2010 IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics, ICAL 2010 - Shatin, Hong Kong Duration: 16 Aug 2010 → 20 Aug 2010 |
Publication series
Name | 2010 IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics, ICAL 2010 |
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Abstract
In-plant material handling faces new challenges due to fast changing material flows and small lot sizes. Smallscaled, multi-directional conveyor modules which are smaller than the goods to be transported provide outstanding flexibility. This paper presents a decentralized, self-organizing control for these modules based on cellular automata. To fulfill the transportation task, each module participates in the solution process. The presented control makes the system easy to reconfigure and scalable. Simulations show, that a complex system behavior emerges from simple rules defining the cellular automaton.
Keywords
- Cellular automata (CA), Decentralized control, Material handling, Small-scaled conveyor module
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Control and Systems Engineering
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2010 IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics, ICAL 2010. 2010. p. 237-242 5585288 (2010 IEEE International Conference on Automation and Logistics, ICAL 2010).
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