Toward embedded controllers for real-time applications of artificial intelligence

ABSTRACT

Process control is one of the priviledged topics of Computer Science applications. The fast evolution of high technologies permits to deal progressively with more complex domains. On the other hand, control theory seems to be inadequate to meet the challenge posed by a dramatic increase in systems complexity. In this paper, we will first split the complexity in a composite notion, and propose a solution to face complexity in process control applications: a Symbolic-dedicated processor.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  F. Theory of Computation
  F.2 ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS AND PROBLEM COMPLEXITY

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.1 PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURES
      C.1.1 Single Data Stream Architectures

          Nouns: RISC**

  F. Theory of Computation
  F.1 COMPUTATION BY ABSTRACT DEVICES

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.4 Knowledge Representation Formalisms and Methods
          Subjects: Representations (procedural and rule-based)

  J. Computer Applications
  J.7 COMPUTERS IN OTHER SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Process control

General Terms:
Design, Theory