Applying multi - agent systems to simulate dynamic control in flexible manufacturing scenarios
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This paper reports on a simple application of autonomous agents that cooperatively work in a multi-agent system trying to efficiently handle control in flexible manufacturing scenarios. The focus of the paper is on the simulation of scheduling and dispatching algorithms for automated guided vehicles (AGV) in flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). The paper presents a basic design management system for parts transfer and production, in which agents cooperate through negotiation to improve their production and transportation efficiency. The system was implemented using the JADE framework and the results obtained through simulation suggested the developed system is flexible enough to perform a dynamic control as expected. It allowed balanced scheduling of tasks, for the machines on the shop floor, and enabled AGVs very flexible and efficient transportation.
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