Autonomy from an industrial perspective

Applying a taxonomy to autonomous plants

Authors

  • Thomas Gamer
  • Benjamin Klöpper ABB Forschungszentrum
  • Mario Hoernicke ABB Forschungszentrum
  • Milos Subasic ABB Forschungszentrum
  • Veronica Biagini ABB Forschungszentrum
  • Christian Groß ABB Forschungszentrum

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17560/atp.v61i6-7.2430

Keywords:

autonomous systems, taxonomy, autonomous Plants, artificial intelligence

Abstract

Despite the impressive technical possibilities, autonomy is will still progress gradually in industry. When it comes to defining targets for the transition to autonomous systems, it is important to have an appropriate taxonomy of autonomy levels from an industrial perspective. This paper suggests a way to apply such a basic taxonomy to industrial systems, taking as an example, the application to autonomous plants. In conclusion, enabling technologies are considered, as well as implications of autonomy.

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2019-06-24

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