Perspectives on search-based computer-aided control system design

Search-based computer-aided control system design (CACDS), a computational approach that emphasizes the efficient generation and evaluation of a large number of candidate designs under an effective control of the designer, is discussed. The aim is to delineate the nature and strengths of the approach, which is first characterized by a conceptual model. Interactive multiobjective programming, an area in operational research which is a rich source of ideas for developing fitting software tools for the search approach, is described. A research agenda covering five areas where further innovation and development are needed to construct an integrated design environment for effective applications of search-based CACSD is proposed.<>