Experimenting with robotic intra-logistics domains. Issue 3 (10th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: GEBSER, MARTIN; OBERMEIER, PHILIPP; OTTO, THOMAS; SCHAUB, TORSTEN; SABUNCU, ORKUNT; NGUYEN, VAN; SON, TRAN CAO
• Editors: Dal Palu, Alessandro; Tarau, Paul
• Is Part Of: Theory and practice of logic programming. Volume 18:Issue 3/4(2018)
• Page Start: 502
• Page End: 519
• Publication Date: 2018-08-10
• Subjects: Logic programming -- Periodicals; Artificial intelligence -- Computer programs -- Periodicals; Constraint programming (Computer science) -- Periodicals; 005.115
• DOI: 10.1017/S1471068418000200
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-0684

Abstract

Abstract: We introduce the asprilo 1 framework to facilitate experimental studies of approaches addressing complex dynamic applications. For this purpose, we have chosen the domain of robotic intra-logistics. This domain is not only highly relevant in the context of today's fourth industrial revolution but it moreover combines a multitude of challenging issues within a single uniform framework. This includes multi-agent planning, reasoning about action, change, resources, strategies, etc. In return, asprilo allows users to study alternative solutions as regards effectiveness and scalability. Although asprilo relies on Answer Set Programming and Python, it is readily usable by any system complying with its fact-oriented interface format. This makes it attractive for benchmarking and teaching well beyond logic programming. More precisely, asprilo consists of a versatile benchmark generator, solution checker and visualizer as well as a bunch of reference encodings featuring various ASP techniques. Importantly, the visualizer's animation capabilities are indispensable for complex scenarios like intra-logistics in order to inspect valid as well as invalid solution candidates. Also, it allows for graphically editing benchmark layouts that can be used as a basis for generating benchmark suites.