Recent Advances and Future Trends in Advanced Prognostics for Smart Machines and Product Service Systems

Summary form only given. As more software and embedded intelligence are integrated in industrial products and systems, performance degradation information can be easily obtained for predictive service and closed-loop product life-cycle management. The presentation introduces recent advances in using a toolbox approach to rapidly develop and deploy advanced prognostics technologies. Technical approach to transform multi-sensor data to precision information through the use of intertwined embedded informatics and pervasive computing in a networked and tether-free environment will be discussed. In addition, a novel system called Watchdog Agent will be presented to enable products and systems to intelligently monitor, predict, and optimize its performance and ultimately perform self- maintenance activities autonomously. Finally, future trends in smart service business will be addressed.