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The Role of the Internet of Things for Increased Autonomy and Agility in Collaborative Production Environments
Architecting the Internet of Things, chapter 8, (2011)
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-19157-2_8
Abstract
This chapter discusses the contribution of the Internet of Things for providing a fine-grained information infrastructure within collaborative production environments. Such infrastructure makes up-to-date information available to autonomous objects to render contextual decisions that evolve elemental agility. A technical discussion illustrates the feasibility of autonomous objects as well as their possible involvement in the Internet of Things. Additionally, a demonstrator is described, which exemplifies the effects of autonomous objects on agile processes within the automotive industry. Concluding, the chapter relevant research questions in the field of the Internet of Things and collaborative production environments are specified.
