KAPPS: A knowledge-based CPPS Architecture for the Circular Factory
Researchers have developed KAPPS, a novel knowledge-based architecture designed for circular manufacturing systems. This architecture addresses the challenges of handling heterogeneous materials and dynamic processes inherent in reusing products. KAPPS utilizes an ontology-grounded knowledge graph as its central data backbone, enabling robust integration, reasoning, and communication across diverse systems. The system also includes modules for constraint enforcement and event-driven planning to adapt execution plans under uncertainty and facilitate human-machine knowledge exchange. AI
IMPACT Introduces a new architecture for managing complex, dynamic manufacturing processes using knowledge graphs, potentially improving efficiency and adaptability in circular economy initiatives.