Alignment of Digital Twin Systems with the RAMI 4.0 Model Using Multi-agent Systems

Melo, Victória; Prieta, Fernando De la; Leitão, Paulo

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-24291-5_2

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“…After a brief introduction to the literature on MAS, this subsection focuses on implementing DTs using MAS for realization. Melo et al [58] consider DTs as a way to drive the digitization of production assets and to cover the levels defined by RAMI 4.0. This paper shows a possible approach to combining the DTs of several assets with a MAS.…”

Section: Digital Twin Realizations Through Multi-agent Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…They analytically describe how the interplay can be realized via peers, and an intelligent service layer on top of the physical and cyber things layers. Melo et al [58] have already performed a mapping of the different RAMI 4.0 layers to the AAS [58]. However, the approach does not observe a cross-organizational approach to the orchestration of DTs.…”

Section: The Digital Twin Reference Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For instance, existing approaches, such as the AAS in the manufacturing domain, could be used to map the Intranet of Digital Twins, since all levels of RAMI 4.0 can already be realized in this, depending on its characteristics [77]. In this context, Melo et al [58] show how RAMI 4.0 and the AAS correlate to each other, enabling a fully mapped DT representation in Industry 4.0. With regard to IIRA, this implementation approach can now also be transferred to all other use cases outside of manufacturing by applying the DTRM.…”

Section: Middlewarementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Nevertheless, the challenges identified by Melo et al [58] to develop a distributed, agent-based DT system that can be summarized as six key aspects: (1) design and engineering, (2) compatibility and interoperability, (3) decentralization, (4) emergence and self-organization, (5) simulation and data analytics, and (6) infrastructure and platforms, also apply to this approach. [12], and Matching Multi-Agent Systems Characteristics according to Sakurada and Leitão [59], and Wooldridge [40].…”

Section: Hypothesis 2 Implementing Idts Within Such a Reference Model...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Gehlhoff

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To achieve a highly agile and flexible production, a transformational shift is envisioned whereby industrial production systems evolve to be more decentralized, interconnected, and intelligent. Within this vision, production assets collaborate with each other, exhibiting a high degree of autonomy. Furthermore, information about individual production assets is accessible throughout their entire life-cycles. To realize this vision, the use of advanced information technology is required. Two commonly applied software paradigms in this context are Software Agents (referred to as Agents) and Digital Twins (DTs). This work presents a systematic comparison of Agents and DTs in industrial applications. The goal of the study is to determine the differences, similarities, and potential synergies between the two paradigms. The comparison is based on the purposes for which Agents and DTs are applied, the properties and capabilities exhibited by these software paradigms, and how they can be allocated within the Reference Architecture Model Industry 4.0. The comparison reveals that Agents are commonly employed in the collaborative planning and execution of production processes, while DTs are generally more applied to monitor production resources and process information. Although these observations imply characteristic sets of capabilities and properties for both Agents and DTs, a clear and definitive distinction between the two paradigms cannot be made. Instead, the analysis indicates that production assets utilizing a combination of Agents and DTs would demonstrate high degrees of intelligence, autonomy, sociability, and fidelity. To achieve this, further standardization is required, particularly in the field of DTs.

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Behrendt

2024

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Alignment of Digital Twin Systems with the RAMI 4.0 Model Using Multi-agent Systems

Cited by 3 publications

References 11 publications

The Anatomy of the Internet of Digital Twins: A Symbiosis of Agent and Digital Twin Paradigms Enhancing Resilience (Not Only) in Manufacturing Environments

The Anatomy of the Internet of Digital Twins: A Symbiosis of Agent and Digital Twin Paradigms Enhancing Resilience (Not Only) in Manufacturing Environments

Systematic comparison of software agents and Digital Twins: differences, similarities, and synergies in industrial production

Value Stream Management 4.0 – Simulating improvement measures and implementing them

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