Agent-based Mobile Robotic Cell Using Object Oriented & Queuing Petri Net Methods in Distribution Manufacturing System

Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management > Volume 31(3); 2003 > Article

Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management 2003;31(3): 114-.

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we deal with the problem of modeling of agent-based robot manufacturing cell. Its role is becoming increasingly important in automated manufacturing systems. For Object Oriented & Queueing Petri Nets (OO&QPNs), an extended formalism for the combined quantitative and qualitative analysis of different systems is used for structure and performance analysis of mobile robotic cell. In the case study, the OO&QPN model of a mobile robotic cell is represented and analyzed, considering multi-class parts, non-preemptive priority and alternative routing. Finally, the comparison of performance values between Shortest Process Time (SPT) rule and First Come First Serve (FCFS) rule is suggested. In general, SPT rule is most suitable for parts that have shorter processing time than others.

Key Words: Agent-based robot manufacturing;Object Oriented & Queueing Petri Nets;Structure and Performance Analysis;