Automation 5.0: The Key to Systems Intelligence and Industry 5.0

AUTOMATION has come a long way since the early days of mechanization,i.e.,the process of working exclusively by hand or using animals to work with machinery.The rise of steam engines and water wheels represented the first generation of industry,which is now called Industry Citation:L.Vlacic,H.Huang,M.Dotoli,Y.Wang,P.Ioanno,L.Fan,X.Wang,R.Carli,C.Lv,L.Li,X.Na,Q.-L.Han,and F.-Y.Wang,“Automation 5.0:The key to systems intelligence and Industry 5.0,”IEEE/CAA J.Autom.Sinica,vol.11,no.8,pp.1723-1727,Aug.2024.

Efficient and Secure IoT Based Smart Home Automation Using Multi-Model Learning and Blockchain Technology

The concept of smart houses has grown in prominence in recent years.Major challenges linked to smart homes are identification theft,data safety,automated decision-making for IoT-based devices,and the security of the device itself.Current home automation systems try to address these issues but there is still an urgent need for a dependable and secure smart home solution that includes automatic decision-making systems and methodical features.This paper proposes a smart home system based on ensemble learning of random forest(RF)and convolutional neural networks(CNN)for programmed decision-making tasks,such as categorizing gadgets as“OFF”or“ON”based on their normal routine in homes.We have integrated emerging blockchain technology to provide secure,decentralized,and trustworthy authentication and recognition of IoT devices.Our system consists of a 5V relay circuit,various sensors,and a Raspberry Pi server and database for managing devices.We have also developed an Android app that communicates with the server interface through an HTTP web interface and an Apache server.The feasibility and efficacy of the proposed smart home automation system have been evaluated in both laboratory and real-time settings.It is essential to use inexpensive,scalable,and readily available components and technologies in smart home automation systems.Additionally,we must incorporate a comprehensive security and privacy-centric design that emphasizes risk assessments,such as cyberattacks,hardware security,and other cyber threats.The trial results support the proposed system and demonstrate its potential for use in everyday life.

基于Automation Studio的液压动力滑台控制系统仿真设计

动力滑台是组合机床实现进给运动的通用部件,其控制系统是实现组合机床自动化或半自动化的关键环节。在分析动力滑台工作过程及液压控制回路的基础上,基于Automation Studio进行了控制系统仿真设计,主要包括液压系统建模、PLC控制系统建模及软件设计,仿真结果满足各种控制要求。

基于Automation Studio仿真软件的液压与气动技术人才培养实践

通过对《液压与气动技术》课程在教学过程中的问题盘点,总结出教学中存在的实验资源少、设备陈旧、成本高、利用率低等痛点,Automation Studio仿真软件具有强大的系统仿真与动画设计功能,有针对液压与气动及电气系统的功能模块,将Automation Studio仿真软件引入课堂教学可以很好的弥补上述问题,利用液压气动系统与电气系统的仿真功能,设计相应的实践教学课程内容,分别对课前、课中、课后三个环节的具体实施过程及要求进行详细阐述,通过对软件的教、学、用达到提升课程教学效果的目的。

Intelligent Decision-Making in Warehouse Management: How AI Automation Improves Inventory Tracking, Order Fulfillment, and Logistics Efficiency Compared to Drone Technology

This paper analyzes how artificial intelligence (AI) automation can improve warehouse management compared to emerging technologies like drone usage. Specifically, we evaluate AI’s impact on crucial warehouse functions—inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and logistics efficiency. Our findings indicate AI automation enables real-time inventory visibility, optimized picking routes, and dynamic delivery scheduling, which drones cannot match. AI better leverages data insights for intelligent decision-making across warehouse operations, supporting improved productivity and lower operating costs.

Robotic Process Automation with New Future Trends

The invention concept of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as a transformative technology that has revolved the local business processes by programming repetitive task and efficiency adjusting the operations. This research had focused on developing the RPA environment and its future features in order to elaborate on the projected policies based on its comprehensive experiences. The current and previous situations of industry are looking for IT solutions to fully scale their company Improve business flexibility, improve customer satisfaction, improve productivity, accuracy and reduce costs, quick scalability in RPA has currently appeared as an advance technology with exceptional performance. It emphasizes future trends and foresees the evolution of RPA by integrating artificial intelligence, learning of machine and cognitive automation into RPA frameworks. Moreover, it has analyzed the technical constraints, including the scalability, security issues and interoperability, while investigating regulatory and ethical considerations that are so important to the ethical utilization of RPA. By providing a comprehensive analysis of RPA with new future trends in this study, researcher’s ambitions to provide valuable insights the benefits of it on industrial performances from the gap observed so as to guide the strategic decision and future implementation of the RPA.

A Home Automation Control System Based on LabVIEW

The objective of this project is to explore the possibility of using X-10 and LabVIEW to control the device in the house. Based on the serial port communication of LabVIEW, the X-10 module can be programmed by using the X-10 commands. Through the power line, all the devices connected to the socket will be controlled. Without replacing the existing wire, it must be an easy control system for the user who has no experience in electronics or communication engineering. Actually, this is a quite practical X-10 home automation system.

李尔将收购西班牙自动化和智能公司WIP Industrial Automation

全球汽车座椅和电子电气技术引领者李尔公司宣布,就收购WIP Industrial Automation公司(以下简称"WIP")达成最终协议。WIP是一家总部位于西班牙的私营系统集成商,专门为工业应用提供先进的自动化解决方案。该交易还有待监管部门批准并达成其他惯例成交条件,预计将在2024年第三季度完成。收购将进一步提升李尔在全球的自动化和人工智能水平。

Teaching Mode Reform of the Electrical Automation Control Course

Under the background of the new era,higher requirements are put forward for colleges and universities to carry out teaching reform.Teachers of electrical automation control courses should update their teaching ideas regularly,innovate teaching methods,and take novel and effective measures to carry out related work.Because electrical automation control courses tend to be technology-oriented,teachers can help students consolidate basic knowledge.They should also focus on developing practical skills so students can easily adapt to future job positions.However,there are many problems in the actual teaching process,which hampers the improvement of the teaching quality to a certain extent.In view of this,this paper presents an in-depth exploration based on theories and practical experiences.It starts with an analysis of the current teaching status of electrical automation control courses in colleges and universities,followed by suggestions to improve them based on their characteristics and students’needs.

Research on Electrical Automation Control Design Based on PLC Technology

As science and technology continue to progress forward,electrical automation engineering is also developing,of which programmable logic controller(PLC)technology is widely being used.Through the integration of PLC technology and traditional electrical automation technology,good development of modern science and technology is promoted while traditional automation is preserved.The development of electrical engineering can greatly improve the strength of science,technology,and economy in our country.Based on PLC technology,this paper analyzes the design of electrical automation control.

Instrument Automation Control System Faults and Maintenance

This article explores the topic of fault diagnosis and maintenance strategies for instrument automation control systems,analyzing them through specific cases.The aim of this research is to improve the stability and reliability of the system by conducting a thorough investigation of faults and maintenance in instrument automation control systems.By doing so,this research hopes to provide a strong guarantee for the smooth progress of industrial production.

Deep learning automation of radiographic patterns for hallux valgus diagnosis

Artificial intelligence(AI)and deep learning are becoming increasingly powerful tools in diagnostic and radiographic medicine.Deep learning has already been utilized for automated detection of pneumonia from chest radiographs,diabetic retinopathy,breast cancer,skin carcinoma classification,and metastatic lymphadenopathy detection,with diagnostic reliability akin to medical experts.In the World Journal of Orthopedics article,the authors apply an automated and AIassisted technique to determine the hallux valgus angle(HVA)for assessing HV foot deformity.With the U-net neural network,the authors constructed an algorithm for pattern recognition of HV foot deformity from anteroposterior highresolution radiographs.The performance of the deep learning algorithm was compared to expert clinician manual performance and assessed alongside clinician-clinician variability.The authors found that the AI tool was sufficient in assessing HVA and proposed the system as an instrument to augment clinical efficiency.Though further sophistication is needed to establish automated algorithms for more complicated foot pathologies,this work adds to the growing evidence supporting AI as a powerful diagnostic tool.

A360 Bot Framework: Empowering Smart Robotic Process Automation Solutions

This research paper explores the significance of the “A360 Bot Framework” in Automation 360 (A360) platform. A360 is Automation Anywhere’s cloud-based automation platform designed to make business processes more efficient. It’s known for its user-friendly interface, which allows both technical and non-technical users to use it effectively. Automation 360 is versatile, offering a range of tools to automate tasks, manage complex workflows, and integrate various applications. It empowers users to create customized solutions for their specific needs. Being cloud-based it ensures scalability, security, and real-time updates, making it a top choice in the fast-paced digital world. As demand for A360 rises, having a structured way to develop bots becomes crucial. The paper introduces the “A360 Bot Framework” as a guiding approach for bot developments. This framework ensures consistency and scalability, especially when working with both professional developers and non-technical users. It outlines key elements like setting up work folders, managing logs, dealing with errors, and ensuring secure bot execution. Ultimately, the “A360 Bot Framework” is presented as a foundational structure that enhances consistency, resiliency, and development efficiency. By following predefined practices and templates, bot developers can mitigate risks and streamline debugging processes. This framework accelerates the bot development lifecycle, allowing developers to focus on specific functionalities and value-added features. The research paper aims to provide insights into the benefits of adopting the A360 Bot Framework and its potential to revolutionize A360 bot development practices, leading to more efficient and effective automation solutions.

Automation Studio在“变频技术”课程中的仿真应用

改革“变频技术”课堂教学中的常规教学法,将仿真软件Automation Studio引入到课堂教学中,通过对三相异步电动机变频调速的具体仿真实例讲解,采用情景式的教学方式激发学生学习兴趣,从而提高课堂听课效率。

基于Automation Studio的自动化生产线数字孪生系统的设计与研究

以YL-335B自动化生产线供料单元作为物理实体,选择Automation Studio作为数字孪生系统开发平台。首先在Automation Studio软件平台中导入YL-335B自动化生产线供料单元3D模型,完成供料单元气动回路的设计及电气控制设计,然后软件内系统集成进行供料单元数字孪生系统的功能仿真,正确地实现了供料单元数字孪生系统工作装置的动作,最后采用OPC UA作为模块之间的标准接口,通过OPC UA服务器建立Automation Studio与TIA Portal V16之间的OPC UA通信连接,实现供料单元数字孪生虚拟系统与供料单元实体PLC 1200之间的软硬件通信,通过供料单元数字虚体与供料单元物理实体之间的交互试验,验证了该设计的正确性。

Maximizing the Efficiency of Automation Solutions with Automation 360: Approaches for Developing Subtasks and Retry Framework

I present a solution that explores the use of A360 subtasks as a comparable concept to functions in programming. By leveraging subtasks as reusable and maintainable functions, users can efficiently develop customized high-quality automation solutions. Additionally, the paper introduces the retry framework, which allows for the automatic retrying of subtasks in the event of system or unknown exceptions. This framework enhances efficiency and reduces the manual effort required to retrigger bots. The A360 Subtask and Retry Framework templates provide valuable assistance to both professional and citizen developers, improving code quality, maintainability, and the overall efficiency and resiliency of automation solutions.

The ChatGPT After: Building Knowledge Factories for Knowledge Workers with Knowledge Automation

Briefing: This perspective introduces the concept and framework of knowledge factories with knowledge machines for knowledge workers to achieve knowledge automation for Industry 5.0 and intelligent industries.Introduction The big hit of Chat GPT makes it imperative to contemplate the practical applications of big or foundation models [1]-[5]. However, as compared to conventional models, there is now an increasingly urgent need for foundation intelligence of foundation models for real-world industrial applications.

Drill bit wear monitoring and failure prediction for mining automation

This article introduces a novel approach for tricone bit wear condition monitoring and failure prediction for surface mining applications.A successful bit health monitoring system is essential to achieve fully autonomous blasthole drilling.In this research in-situ vibration signals were analyzed in timefrequency domain and signals trend during tricone bit life span were investigated and introduced to support the development of artificial intelligence(AI)models.In addition to the signal statistical features,wavelet packet energy distribution proved to be a powerful indicator for bit wear assessment.Backpropagation artificial neural network(ANN)models were designed,trained and evaluated for bit state classification.Finally,an ANN architecture and feature vector were introduced to classify the bit condition and predict the bit failure.

基于Automation Studio的橡胶开炼机液压调距系统设计与仿真

针对现有机械式橡胶开炼机存在机构工作行程大、可靠性差、安全性低等问题,设计了一种橡胶开炼机液压调距系统。该系统通过液压泵吸油提升油液的压力推动液压杆,采用给定信号控制各阀门开口大小和开口方向实现液体的流向和速度改变,从而控制液压杆的位移和速度以实现调距功能。采用Automation Studio软件搭建液压调距系统仿真模型,得到该系统液压缸侧压力和液压杆位移随时间变化曲线,验证了此系统运行平稳,可代替传统调距装置实现调距功能。

Real Time Automation and Ratio Control Using PLC&SCADA in Industry 4.0

Industrial Control Systems(ICS)and SCADA(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)systems play a critical role in the management and regulation of critical infrastructure.SCADA systems brings us closer to the real-time application world.All process and equipment control capability is typically provided by a Distributed Control System(DCS)in industries such as power stations,agricultural systems,chemical and water treatment plants.Instead of control through DCS,this paper proposes a SCADA and PLC(Programmable Logic Controller)system to control the ratio control division and the assembly line division inside the chemical plant.A specific design and implementation method for development of SCADA/PLC based real time ratio control and automated assembly line system in a chemical plant is introduced.The assembly line division is further divided into sorting stage,filling stage and the auxiliary stage,which includes the capping unit,labelling unit and then the storage.In the ratio control division,we have defined the levels inside the mixer and ratio of the raw materials through human machine interface(HMI)panel.The ratio of raw materials is kept constant on the basis of flow rates of wild stream and manipulated stream.There is a flexibility in defining new levels and the ratios of the raw materials inside the mixer.But here we taken the predefined levels(low,medium,high)and ratios(3:4,2:1,2:5).Control valves are used for regulating the flow of the compositions.In the assembly line division,the containers are sorted on the basis of size and type of material used i.e.,big sized metallic containers and small sized non-metallic containers by inductive and capacitive proximity sensors.All the processes are facilitated with laser beam type or reflective type sensors on the conveyor system.Building a highly stable and dependable PLC/SCADA system instead of Distributed Control System is required to achieve automatic management and control of chemical industry processes to reduce waste manpower and physical resources,as well as to improve worker safety.