Title :
A knowledge-based planning system for mechanical assembly using robots
Author :
Chang, Kai-Hsiung ; Wee, William G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Eng., Auburn Univ., AL, USA
Abstract :
The generation of task-level plans is considered for assembly using robots. A system that uses artificial-intelligence techniques is presented. The system´s knowledge types are described, with examples, and its control structure is examined.<>
Keywords :
assembling; control engineering computing; expert systems; industrial robots; knowledge engineering; artificial-intelligence; control engineering computing; control structure; expert systems; knowledge engineering; knowledge types; knowledge-based planning system; mechanical assembly; robots; task-level plans; Assembly systems; Control systems; Design automation; Electrical equipment industry; Industrial economics; Knowledge engineering; Machinery production industries; Robotic assembly; Robotics and automation; Service robots;
Journal_Title :
IEEE Expert