Bio-inspired Manufacturing System Based on Neuroendocrine Regulation Mechanism.

From the interdisciplinary point of manufacturing engineering, biology engineering as well as control engineering, a new type of bio-inspired manufacturing system architecture is presented based on the neuroendocrine regulation mechanism of the biological organism, and especially the general principles of hormone release control are used for adaptive production planning and control. First, a concept of organic manufacturing cell is proposed, and then a reference framework of bio-inspired manufacturing system is established based on recursive control and regulation of organic manufacturing cells. Mimicking the hormone secretion and release behavior, a multiple feedback control model of bio-inspired manufacturing system is set up, which can enable the adaptive scheduling and production control to deal with the changes and stimulus on the job shop floor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]