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An Agent-based Approach to Autonomous Logistic Processes

Collaborative Research Centre 637: Autonomous Cooperating Logistic Processes

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This paper presents the research activities of the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 637 “Autonomous Cooperating Logistic Processes—A Paradigm Shift and its Limitations” at the University of Bremen. After a motivation of autonomous logistics as an answer to current trends in increasingly dynamic markets, we sketch the structure and aims of the interdisciplinary CRC. We present several interpretations of the central motive of autonomous control, pursued by sub-projects over the course of the first project period, and focus on an agent-based approach to autonomous logistics.

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  1. Web site: http://www.sfb637.uni-bremen.de.

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  3. “Pla tform for S imulations with M ultiple A gents” Web site: http://plasma.informatik.uni-bremen.de.

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  1. Center for Computing and Communication Technologies, Universität Bremen, Am Fallturm 1, 28359, Bremen, Germany

    Jan D. Gehrke, Otthein Herzog, Hagen Langer, Rainer Malaka, Robert Porzel & Tobias Warden

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The presented research in the CRC 637 has been funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

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Gehrke, J.D., Herzog, O., Langer, H. et al. An Agent-based Approach to Autonomous Logistic Processes. Künstl Intell 24, 137–141 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13218-010-0027-1

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