Development of Optimal Design System for AS/RS with Different Sized Cells Using Expert Systems and Mathematical Models

전문가시스템과 수리모델을 이용한 이형랙을 가진 자동창고 최적 설계 시스템 개발

The Automated Storage/Retrieval System(AS/RS) is very expensive to be built. But there are few tools available which can be used to design the storage systems optimally considering overall system building costs and constraints. In this paper, we propose a design support system for optimal design of AS/RS which includes different sized cells using expert systems and mathematical models considering customer's demands. The optimization models are to be used to minimize the total cost including building, equipment and operation costs. Expert system technique is utilized for using the experiences of skilled designers. By using the proposed system, AS/RS can be designed accurately, economically and efficiently.