complexity of systems. In this context swarm intelligence is implemented as a multi-agent system and enables modular and flexible use of the system [33]. A changing number of agents or a change of the environment doesn’t necessarily force a change to the architecture of the system. This is a useful option to reply to the accelerated efforts of adaptation which enterprises face nowadays.
For larger companies another benefit of a multi-agent system is the usage of the same multi-agent and RFID technology along the whole supply chain.
Information can’t be lost because they are saved directly on the object.
Therefore they are transported with the object from enterprise to enterprise.
6 CONCLUSION
In this article, a de-central control of automated guided vehicles by using swarm intelligence for a selection process for transportation was presented. . The capabilities of multi-agent system were also demonstrated.
An object agent can reach out a transport for himself to the vehicle agents in the system. In order to find the best transportation they each generate an index to compare the transportation offers. The benefits of swarm intelligence can be seen by the communication between the agents. An object agent will not succeed if no vehicle can transport the object. It has been shown that the selection process can be managed like an auction or trial. Because of the very de-central communication of the vehicle agents, in this case the negotiation was presented.
Capabilities of this concept are noticeable in the flexibility of the system concerning changes and the possibility of usage throughout the whole supply chain.
7 PROSPECTS
Reconsidering this article it must be admitted that only a small part of swarm intelligence usage was shown. Another interesting part is the transportation process in detail. More research in this field seems to be necessary but it can’t be done in this article. Apart from this there are many other application areas, which view is of importance.
The benefit of swarm intelligence for automated guided vehicles is the de-central communication. While transporting an object it is possible for each vehicle to communicate with other vehicles. Information about non passable parts of the route or about the fastest route are parts which are shared.
To conclude, the interest of research is increasing because of the rising
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