Virtual reality in control

Abstract

The Web works as a network infrastructure connecting information sources and places for presenting this information. Internet of Things is next step of evolution of interconnection of intelligent information nodes/objects. Extrapolation of these techniques to the field of process control brings Internet of Processes to live. In this case artificial intelligence and SW agents in holonic systems are integrated as well. All stored and processed information can be presented as virtual (or augmented) reality world to the user. Virtual reality uses purpose-built artificial world, holonic systems can use different kind of virtual worlds - Holonic Manufacturing/Logistic System (HMS/HLS). Virtual world acts here as a model or matrix the holons use for control of their activities.