An agent-based framework for guiding conceptual design of mechanical products

Integrated Knowledge-Based System for Machine Design

“…After, they established an agent-based framework and so aimed at solving the behavioral matrix model, producing functional means tree and multisolutions with the aid of agent technologies. An application for the special jig design in the machine center was presented as an example of the design synthesis [19]. Goel et al analyzed CAD dimensions, such as cognitive design, collaborative design, conceptual design, and creative design.…”

A Port-Based Agent Approach to Guiding Concept Generation for Customizing Modular Varieties

“…A hybrid hierarchical agent architecture that is responsible for creating and improving conceptual design is proposed [5,34]. The main agents are described in details.…”

“…In the current implementation, agents are not autonomous, but are triggered by system or by other agents. They will constitute a federallevel alliance infrastructure [5].…”

“…However, these rules are independent on each other, meanwhile they are interrelated with Manager Agent and Communication Agent. They comprise a database that may be visited by all agents [5].…”

“…Agent technologies may provide a promising solution to product design problems. Multi-agents may work together by identifying some sub-problems to solve effectively a design problem through collaboration [5]. However, they may come from different viewpoints for solving and integrating concurrently design results.…”