An hierarchical system architecture for automated design, fabrication, and repairThe architecture of an automated system which has the following properties is described: (1) if it is presented with a final product specification (within its capabilities) it will do the detailed design (all the way down to the raw materials if need be) and then produce that product; (2) if a faulty final product is presented to the system, it will repair it. Interesting extensions of this architecture would be the ability to add fabricator nodes when required and the ability to add entire ranks when required. This sort of system would be a useful component of a self-replicating system (used in space exploration).
Document ID
19820052078
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Cliff, R. A. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)