Modeling and Simulation of Versatile Technical Systems Using an Extended System Entity Structure/Model Base Infrastructure

Abstract

Versatile systems are characterized by a high degree of variability, regarding configuration and customization for employment in a particular context, and reactive adaptability during operation. In engineering, cyber-physical systems and flexible, reconfigurable, or adaptable production systems are typical examples. Their development requires enhancements of methods and tools for effective modeling and simulation of such systems. Based on the System Entity Structure and Model Base (SES/MB) approach, a novel infrastructure will be introduced that supports modeling and simulation of versatile and adaptable systems. The infrastructure extends the classical SES/MB framework by an experiment control unit and an execution unit. Moreover, the classical SES theory is extended by some new concepts. After the new components and concepts are introduced, they are then illustrated through the example of an industrial robot control application. Finally, a prototype implementation with MATLAB/Simulink is discussed briefly.