Gausemeier J., Rammig F.J., Schäfer W. Sextro W. (Eds.) Dependability of Self-Optimizing Mechatronic Systems

Springer Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London, 2014. XVI, 193 p. 84 illus. — ISBN: 978-3-642-53741-7, ISBN: 978-3-642-53742-4 (eBook) — (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).Provides a process and methods to analyze mechatronic systems in respect of dependability
Offers methods to increase the dependability of the systems in different ways: conventional and through self-optimization
Summarizes the results of 12 years of research in the DFG funded project CRC 614 Selfoptimizing concepts and structures in mechanical engineeringIntelligent technical systems, which combine mechanical, electrical and software engineering with control engineering and advanced mathematics, go far beyond the state of the art in mechatronics and open up fascinating perspectives. Among these systems are so-called self-optimizing systems, which are able to adapt their behavior autonomously and flexibly to changing operating conditions. Self-optimizing systems create high value for example in terms of energy and resource efficiency as well as reliability.
The Collaborative Research Center 614 "Self-optimizing Concepts and Structures in Mechanical Engineering" pursued the long-term aim to open up the active paradigm of self-optimization for mechanical engineering and to enable others to develop self-optimizing systems.
This book is directed to researchers and practitioners alike. It provides a design methodology for the development of self-optimizing systems consisting of a reference process, methods, and tools. The reference process is divided into two phases the domain-spanning conceptual design and the domain-specific design and development. For the conceptual design a holistic approach is provided. Domain-specific methods and tools developed especially for the design and development of self-optimizing systems are described and illustrated by application examples. This book will enable the reader to identify the potential for self-optimization and to develop self-optimizing systems independently.Content Level » Research
Keywords » Agent Based Systems - Dependability - Embedded Systems - Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics - Partial Intelligence - Product Engineering - Robust Design - Self-Optimization
Related subjects » Complexity - Mechanical Engineering - RoboticsIntroduction to Self-optimization and Dependability
Self-optimizing Mechatronic Systems
Operator Controller Module (OCM)
Basic Procedures for Self-optimization
Challenges
Definition of the Term Dependability
Dependability as a Challenge
Ensuring Dependability during the Development Process
Applications of Self-optimizing Systems
Rail Technology – The RailCab System
Miniature Robot BeBot
X-by-WireTest Vehicle
Structure of This BookDevelopment of Self-optimizing Systems
Domain-SpanningConceptualDesign
Domain-SpecificDesignandDevelopmentMethods of Improving the Dependability of Self-optimizing Systems
ConceptualDesignPhase
Early Probabilistic Reliability Analysis of an Advanced Mechatronic System Based on Its PrincipleSolution
Early Design of the Multi-Level Dependability Concept
Design and Development
Increasing the Dependability of Self-optimizing
Systems during Operation Using the Multi-Level
Dependability Concept
Iterative Learning of Stochastic Disturbance Profiles
Mutation Testing of Electronic Component Design
Optimal Controlwith Uncertainty
Behavior Planning
Computation of Robust Pare to Points
Behavior-Based Adaptation of Differing Model Parameters
Analysis of Self-healing Operations
Safe Planning
Verification for Interacting Mechatronic Systems with MotionProfiles
Dependability-Oriented Multiobjective Optimization
Self-healingin Operating Systems
Self-healingvia Dynamic Reconfiguration
Online Model Checking
Virtualization
Methodology for the Selection of Dependability Methods for theDevelopment of Self-optimizing SystemsCase Study
Selecting Suitable Methods Using the Methodology
Development of the Active Guidance Module
Early Probabilistic Reliability Analysis of an Advanced Mechatronic Systems Based on Its Principle Solution
Early Design of the Multi-Level Dependability Concept
Development of the Rail CabVehicle
Verification with Motion Profiles for Interacting Mechatronic Systems
Analysisof Self-healing Operations
Safe Planning
Behavior Planning
Behavior-Based Adaptation of Differing Model Parameters
VirtualizationConclusion and Outlook