Role of the Adviser Module in the Hybrid Assembly Subordinating Control Structure

AbstractModern trends in product development are characterized with the rise of product complexity, variety and shorter lifetime. These trends introduce new challenges for assembly systems. Developing line of assembly systems is a part of a general evolution of modern production systems. This evolution is focused on use of computer integration, intelligence and self organization for the improvement of assembly system efficiency. Bionic Assembly System is a very good example of this development. These systems are becoming more and more complex with complex working scenarios and sophisticated control structures. System operator is the main decision maker in modern assembly systems. He has to make real time decisions with good balance between the quality of decisions and the time needed. This directly influences the system efficiency. Intelligent Adviser Module advices the system operator during decision making. Adviser takes into consideration all relevant data and parameters from all parts of the system. Adviser module is a promising tool and a direct realization of artificial intelligence in the modern production systems. This article presents research results on Intelligent Adviser Module structure and its functions