An expert system framework based on a simulation generator

Abstract

Expert Systems (ES) implementations automatically perform tasks for which specially trained or talented people have been re quired. Fifth generation simulation systems integrate the tools developed in the fourth generation and capture the knowledge of the expert programmer as well as that of the simulation model ing expert. Haddock has programmed a user- oriented simula tion generator for the design and control of flexible manufac turing systems (FMS). The development of an ES based on the generator is described in this paper.