@inproceedings{FerreinKallweitLautermann2012,
  author    = {Ferrein, Alexander and Kallweit, Stephan and Lautermann, Mark},
  title     = {Towards an autonomous pilot system for a tunnel boring machine},
  series = {5th Robotics and Mechatronics Conference of South Africa (ROBMECH) : 26 - 27 November 2012 ; CSIR International Conference Centre Gauteng South Africa},
  booktitle = {5th Robotics and Mechatronics Conference of South Africa (ROBMECH) : 26 - 27 November 2012 ; CSIR International Conference Centre Gauteng South Africa},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  address   = {Piscataway, NJ},
  isbn      = {978-1-4673-5183-6},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{BraunChengDoweyetal.2021,
  author    = {Braun, Sebastian and Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Dowey, Steve and Wollert, J{\"o}rg},
  title     = {Performance evaluation of skill-based order-assignment in production environments with multi-agent systems},
  series = {IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics},
  journal   = {IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics},
  number    = {Early Access},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  address   = {New York},
  issn      = {2687-9735},
  doi       = {10.1109/JESTIE.2021.3108524},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {The fourth industrial revolution introduces disruptive technologies to production environments. One of these technologies are multi-agent systems (MASs), where agents virtualize machines. However, the agent's actual performances in production environments can hardly be estimated as most research has been focusing on isolated projects and specific scenarios. We address this gap by implementing a highly connected and configurable reference model with quantifiable key performance indicators (KPIs) for production scheduling and routing in single-piece workflows. Furthermore, we propose an algorithm to optimize the search of extrema in highly connected distributed systems. The benefits, limits, and drawbacks of MASs and their performances are evaluated extensively by event-based simulations against the introduced model, which acts as a benchmark. Even though the performance of the proposed MAS is, on average, slightly lower than the reference system, the increased flexibility allows it to find new solutions and deliver improved factory-planning outcomes. Our MAS shows an emerging behavior by using flexible production techniques to correct errors and compensate for bottlenecks. This increased flexibility offers substantial improvement potential. The general model in this paper allows the transfer of the results to estimate real systems or other models.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{EvansBraunUlmeretal.2022,
  author    = {Evans, Benjamin and Braun, Sebastian and Ulmer, Jessica and Wollert, J{\"o}rg},
  title     = {AAS implementations - current problems and solutions},
  series = {20th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika (ME)},
  booktitle = {20th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika (ME)},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  isbn      = {978-1-6654-1040-3},
  doi       = {10.1109/ME54704.2022.9982933},
  pages     = {6 Seiten},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {The fourth industrial revolution presents a multitude of challenges for industries, one of which being the increased flexibility required of manufacturing lines as a result of increased consumer demand for individualised products. One solution to tackle this challenge is the digital twin, more specifically the standardised model of a digital twin also known as the asset administration shell. The standardisation of an industry wide communications tool is a critical step in enabling inter-company operations. This paper discusses the current state of asset administration shells, the frameworks used to host them and their problems that need to be addressed. To tackle these issues, we propose an event-based server capable of drastically reducing response times between assets and asset administration shells and a multi-agent system used for the orchestration and deployment of the shells in the field.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{ChengWollertChenetal.2023,
  author    = {Cheng, Chi-Tsun and Wollert, J{\"o}rg and Chen, Xi and Fapojuwo, Abraham O.},
  title     = {Guest Editorial : Circuits and Systems for Industry X.0 Applications},
  series = {IEEE Journal on Emerging and Selected Topics in Circuits and Systems},
  volume    = {13},
  journal   = {IEEE Journal on Emerging and Selected Topics in Circuits and Systems},
  edition   = {2},
  publisher = {IEEE},
  address   = {New York},
  issn      = {2156-3357 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1109/JETCAS.2023.3278843},
  pages     = {457 -- 460},
  year      = {2023},
  language  = {en}
}