Experiment no : 3

Identification of suitable agent architecture for the selected AI system.

The architecture is designed to address the complexities and dynamics of modern warehouse
operations. Here’s a detailed justification for each component and its relevance in the
architecture.
1. User Interface:
• Purpose: The User Interface (UI) serves as the primary communication bridge between
human operators and the robot. It enables operators to input commands, monitor the
robot’s status, and receive notifications about any issues or alerts.
• Justification:
o Ease of Use: A well-designed UI allows operators, even those with minimal
technical knowledge, to interact with the robot efficiently.
 o Task Assignment: Operators can easily assign tasks to the robot, such as
retrieving specific items or scanning new inventory.
o Real-Time Monitoring: Provides real-time feedback on the robot’s status,
including its current task, location, and any errors encountered, enabling quick
human intervention if necessary.
o Customization and Control: Allows for the customization of operations and
the fine-tuning of the robot’s performance to suit specific warehouse needs.
2. High-Level Planner:
• Purpose: The High-Level Planner is responsible for setting strategic goals and defining
the overall operational plan for the robot.
• Justification:
o Optimization: It optimizes the robot’s tasks to improve overall warehouse
efficiency, taking into account factors such as item location, priority of tasks,
and traffic within the warehouse.
o Strategic Decision-Making: Ensures that the robot’s activities align with long-
term objectives, such as minimizing retrieval times, balancing workload across
multiple robots, and reducing operational costs.
o Coordination: Coordinates with other robots and systems in the warehouse to
avoid conflicts and ensure smooth operations.
3. Task Scheduler:
• Purpose: The Task Scheduler breaks down the strategic goals from the High-Level
Planner into specific, actionable tasks and schedules them.
• Justification:
o Efficient Task Management: Manages the robot’s workload by prioritizing
tasks based on urgency and importance, ensuring critical tasks are completed
first.
o Minimization of Downtime: Optimizes the sequence of tasks to minimize
downtime and maximize productivity. For example, it can schedule tasks in a
way that the robot always has something to do without unnecessary waiting.
o Adaptability: Can reschedule tasks dynamically in response to changes in the
environment or unexpected events, maintaining operational efficiency.
4. Reactive Layer:
• Purpose: The Reactive Layer handles real-time responses to dynamic changes and
immediate obstacles in the environment.
• Justification:
 o Real-Time Adaptation: Enables the robot to quickly adapt to sudden changes,
such as moving obstacles (e.g., humans or other robots), ensuring safety and
continuous operation.
o Safety: Monitors the immediate surroundings to avoid collisions and other
hazardous situations.
o Immediate Decision-Making: Makes quick decisions based on current sensor
data, such as rerouting to avoid a newly placed obstacle.
5. Deliberative Layer:
• Purpose: The Deliberative Layer manages long-term planning and decision-making,
considering broader context and future states.
• Justification:
o Complex Problem Solving: Handles complex decision-making processes that
require consideration of multiple factors over an extended period, such as
optimal route planning and task prioritization.
o Long-Term Efficiency: Ensures that decisions made by the robot contribute to
long-term efficiency and goal achievement, beyond just immediate task
completion.
o Integration with Other Systems: Integrates with other warehouse systems and
databases to gather necessary information for informed decision-making.
6. Actuators & Sensors:
• Wheels/Motors:
o Purpose: Enable movement and navigation throughout the warehouse.
o Justification: Provide the necessary mobility for the robot to navigate complex
warehouse layouts, reach different storage locations, and transport items
efficiently.
• Robotic Arms:
o Purpose: Facilitate the picking and placing of items from shelves and onto
transport carriers.
o Justification: Allow the robot to handle a wide variety of items, enhancing its
versatility and usefulness in different picking and placing tasks.
• Cameras:
o Purpose: Provide visual data for navigation, item recognition, and detecting the
position of other robots and obstacles.
o Justification: Enable the robot to visually identify items, read barcodes, and
navigate accurately within the warehouse.
• RFID/Barcode Scanners:
 o Purpose: Identify and track inventory items.
o Justification: Ensure accurate inventory management by providing precise
identification and tracking of items, reducing errors in picking and placing.
• Proximity Sensors:
o Purpose: Detect nearby obstacles.
o Justification: Enhance safety by allowing the robot to detect and avoid
obstacles in close quarters, preventing collisions and damage.
7. Warehouse Workflow:
• Components:
o Incoming Goods: Handles the reception of new inventory, including scanning
and tagging.
o Stored Goods: Manages the organization of items within the warehouse,
including shelving, tracking, and retrieving.
o Outgoing Goods: Oversees the process of preparing items for shipment,
including checkout procedures.
• Justification:
o Comprehensive Coverage: The workflow ensures that all critical aspects of
warehouse operations are managed, from receiving and storing items to picking
and shipping them.
o Integration: Seamlessly integrates the robot’s operations into the overall
warehouse workflow, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
o Scalability: Can be scaled to accommodate changes in inventory levels,
warehouse layout, and the introduction of new items, maintaining operational
efficiency despite dynamic conditions.