A multi-agent approach for engineering design knowledge modelling

Abstract

Usually a product design process implies collaborative work between experts located in different geographical locations. This context makes the process of taking design decisions more difficult and slow. Nowadays, definition of variables and constraints is a key issue, that experts related with product design have to face throughout the product lifecycle. A Multi-Agent system is proposed for tutoring experts in a standardized manner for the definition of variables and constraints. This domain specific knowledge will be use to build "Constraint Satisfaction Problem" models to support early stages of product design, specifically embodiment design. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.