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Examples of Self-optimizing Systems

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In this chapter, the benefits resulting from self-optimization will be described based on application examples from the Collaborative Research Center 614 “Self-optimizing Concepts and Structures in Mechanical Engineering”. First, the autonomous rail vehicle RailCab developed at the University of Paderborn is introduced. Then, the RailCab subsystems Self-Optimizing Operating Point Control, Intelligent Drive Module, Active Suspension Module, Active Guidance Module and Hybrid Energy Storage System and their test rigs are described in detail as well as an overall approach for Energy Management. The chapter concludes with the presentation of other development platforms such as the BeBot, an intelligent miniature robot acting optimally in groups, and the X-by-wire vehicle Chameleon with independent single-wheel chassis actuators. All the above mentioned demonstrators are used to validate the methods and procedures developed in the Collaborative Research Center. The experiences gained, provide direct input into further development and optimization of the design as well as the self-optimization process.

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  1. Power Electronics and Electrical Drives, University of Paderborn, Warburger Straße 100, 33098, Paderborn, Germany

    Joachim Böcker, Christoph Romaus, Christoph Schulte, Bernd Schulz & Karl Stephan Stille

  2. Heinz Nixdorf Institute, University of Paderborn, Software Engineering Group, Zukunftsmeile 1, 33102, Paderborn, Germany

    Christian Heinzemann & Claudia Priesterjahn

  3. Design and Drive Technology, University of Paderborn, Pohlweg 47-49, 33098, Paderborn, Germany

    Christian Hölscher & Detmar Zimmer

  4. Heinz Nixdorf Institute, University of Paderborn, Control Engineering and Mechatronics, Fuerstenallee 11, D-33102, Paderborn, Germany

    Jan Henning Keßler

  5. Heinz Nixdorf Institute, University of Paderborn, Design of Distributed Embedded Systems, Fuerstenallee 11, 33102, Paderborn, Germany

    Bernd Kleinjohann, Lisa Kleinjohann & Christoph Rasche

  6. Heinz Nixdorf Institute, University of Paderborn, Control Engineering and Mechatronics, Fuerstenallee 11, 33102, Paderborn, Germany

    Peter Reinold & Ansgar Trächtler

  7. Heinz Nixdorf Institute, University of Paderborn, Product Engineering, Fuerstenallee 11, 33102, Paderborn, Germany

    Thomas Schierbaum & Tobias Schneider

  8. Mechatronics and Dynamics, University of Paderborn, Pohlweg 47-49, 33098, Paderborn, Germany

    Christoph Sondermann-Wölke

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Böcker, J. et al. (2014). Examples of Self-optimizing Systems. In: Gausemeier, J., Rammig, F., Schäfer, W. (eds) Design Methodology for Intelligent Technical Systems. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-45435-6_2

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