The additive manufacturing(AM)landscape has significantly transformed in alignment with Industry 4.0 principles,primarily driven by the integration of artificial intelligence(AI)and digital twins(DT).However,current i...The additive manufacturing(AM)landscape has significantly transformed in alignment with Industry 4.0 principles,primarily driven by the integration of artificial intelligence(AI)and digital twins(DT).However,current intelligent AM(IAM)systems face limitations such as fragmented AI tool usage and suboptimal human-machine interaction.This paper reviews existing IAM solutions,emphasizing control,monitoring,process autonomy,and end-to-end integration,and identifies key limitations,such as the absence of a high-level controller for global decision-making.To address these gaps,we propose a transition from IAM to autonomous AM,featuring a hierarchical framework with four integrated layers:knowledge,generative solution,operational,and cognitive.In the cognitive layer,AI agents notably enable machines to independently observe,analyze,plan,and execute operations that traditionally require human intervention.These capabilities streamline production processes and expand the possibilities for innovation,particularly in sectors like in-space manufacturing.Additionally,this paper discusses the role of AI in self-optimization and lifelong learning,positing that the future of AM will be characterized by a symbiotic relationship between human expertise and advanced autonomy,fostering a more adaptive,resilient manufacturing ecosystem.展开更多
Humanity has fantasized about artificial intelligence tools able to discuss with human beings fluently for decades.Numerous efforts have been proposed ranging from ELIZA to the modern vocal assistants.Despite the larg...Humanity has fantasized about artificial intelligence tools able to discuss with human beings fluently for decades.Numerous efforts have been proposed ranging from ELIZA to the modern vocal assistants.Despite the large interest in this research and innovation field,there is a lack of common understanding on the concept of conversational agents and general over expectations that hide the current limitations of existing solutions.This work proposes a literature review on the subject with a focus on the most promising type of conversational agents that are powered on top of knowledge bases and that can offer the ground knowledge to hold conversation autonomously on different topics.We describe a conceptual architecture to define the knowledge-enhanced conversational agents and investigate different domains of applications.We conclude this work by listing some promising research pathways for future work.展开更多
基金funded by the MUREP High Volume project(80NSSC22M0132)through the U.S.NASA Office of STEM Engagementthe SMART IAC Project(DE-EE0009726)through the U.S.Department of Energy Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chainssupport of San Diego Supercomputer Center(SDSC)National Research Platform(NRP)Nautilus sponsored by the U.S.NSF(2100237,2120019)。
文摘The additive manufacturing(AM)landscape has significantly transformed in alignment with Industry 4.0 principles,primarily driven by the integration of artificial intelligence(AI)and digital twins(DT).However,current intelligent AM(IAM)systems face limitations such as fragmented AI tool usage and suboptimal human-machine interaction.This paper reviews existing IAM solutions,emphasizing control,monitoring,process autonomy,and end-to-end integration,and identifies key limitations,such as the absence of a high-level controller for global decision-making.To address these gaps,we propose a transition from IAM to autonomous AM,featuring a hierarchical framework with four integrated layers:knowledge,generative solution,operational,and cognitive.In the cognitive layer,AI agents notably enable machines to independently observe,analyze,plan,and execute operations that traditionally require human intervention.These capabilities streamline production processes and expand the possibilities for innovation,particularly in sectors like in-space manufacturing.Additionally,this paper discusses the role of AI in self-optimization and lifelong learning,positing that the future of AM will be characterized by a symbiotic relationship between human expertise and advanced autonomy,fostering a more adaptive,resilient manufacturing ecosystem.
文摘Humanity has fantasized about artificial intelligence tools able to discuss with human beings fluently for decades.Numerous efforts have been proposed ranging from ELIZA to the modern vocal assistants.Despite the large interest in this research and innovation field,there is a lack of common understanding on the concept of conversational agents and general over expectations that hide the current limitations of existing solutions.This work proposes a literature review on the subject with a focus on the most promising type of conversational agents that are powered on top of knowledge bases and that can offer the ground knowledge to hold conversation autonomously on different topics.We describe a conceptual architecture to define the knowledge-enhanced conversational agents and investigate different domains of applications.We conclude this work by listing some promising research pathways for future work.