Multiagent Shape Grammar Implementation: Automatically Generating Form Concepts According to a Preference Function

Author

Seth D. Orsborn, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
J. Cagan

Abstract

In new product development, quickly generating many product form concepts that a potential consumer prefers is a challenge. This paper presents the inaugural multiagent shape grammar implementation (MASGI) to automatically generate product form designs according to a preference function that can represent designer or consumer design preference. Additionally, the multiagent system creates a flexible shape grammar implementation that enables modifications to the shape grammar as the form design space changes. The method is composed of three subprocesses: a shape grammar interpreter that implements the shape grammar, an agent system that chooses which shape grammar rules to implement and the parametric design choices according to a preference function, and a preference investigator that determines the preference function, which constraints the automated form design process.

Recommended Citation

S. D. Orsborn and J. Cagan, "Multiagent Shape Grammar Implementation: Automatically Generating Form Concepts According to a Preference Function," Journal of Mechanical Design, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Jan 2009.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000449

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1050-0472

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2009 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2009