Modelling of bio-inspired manufacturing system

Abstract

To cope with dynamic changes and disturbances, manufacturing systems are required to have constant adaptability, agility, stability, self-organization, intelligence and robustness. By referencing the biological organization structure and mechanism, the concept of Bio-inspired Manufacturing System (BiMS) is proposed. The model of BiMS is presented to be composed of Bio-inspired Manufacturing Cells (BiMCs). Taking BiMS as a biological body, BiMC can be looked as the organ at different levels. Inspired by the ultra-short feedback mechanism of the natural neuro-endocrine system, the control and coordination mechanism between BiMCs is investigated, and a bio-inspired self- Adaptive manufacturing system control architecture is established based on the neuro-endocrine-immunity system (NEIS). Meanwhile, the pheromone communication mechanism has been used to improve the robustness of BiMS. A simulation platform has been set up to verify the functions of BiMS. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010.