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In this paper, we focus on validation of Multi-Agent System (MAS) behavior. We describe the simulation architecture and the system design methodology to accomplish the appropriate agent behavior for controlling a real-life automation system. The architecture is explained in the context of an industrial-sized water cooling system. Nevertheless, it is intended to operate in a wide spectrum of control domains. In general, after the design of the control system is accomplished, a set of validation procedures takes place. The current needs are to validate both the control and the agent levels as integrated parts. Hence there is a need to establish a general architecture and methodology for easing the commissioning process of the control solution.
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- Agent Architecture
- Validation System
- Execution Control
- Simulation Architecture
- Holonic Manufacture System
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Maturana, F.P., Staron, R., Hall, K., Tichý, P., Šlechta, P., Mařík, V. (2005). An Intelligent Agent Validation Architecture for Distributed Manufacturing Organizations. In: Camarinha-Matos, L.M. (eds) Emerging Solutions for Future Manufacturing Systems. BASYS 2004. IFIP International Federation for Information Processing, vol 159. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-22829-2_9
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