Towards qualitative comparison of Simulink model clone detection approaches

In this position paper we briefly review the Simulink model clone detection approaches in literature, including a new one currently being developed, and outline our plan for an experimental comparison. We are using public and private Simulink models to compare approaches based on clone relevance, performance, types of clones detected, user interaction, adaptability, and the ability to identify recurring patterns using a combination of manual inspection and model visualization.