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Generative adaptable design enabled by predictive change propagation

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Zhilin Sun
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Dengzheng Chi
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Kaifeng Wang
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Lei Wang
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Peihua Gu *
DOI:10.1016/j.cirp.2026.04.082delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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Adaptable design provides a systematic method to generate candidate designs under uncertain requirements and quantitatively evaluate their adaptabilities. Considering the impact of design change propagation, this paper presents a framework for generative adaptable design, in which extra design effort is formulated as information content to evaluate design adaptability. Design change propagation is modeled using a hidden Markov model, and entropy is employed to characterize propagation uncertainty and guide the generation of adaptable design strategies. A case study on nonstandard automation equipment demonstrates that the proposed approach enables the generation of adaptable design solutions with controlled design effort.
Keywords:
Adaptable design
Design change propagation
Hidden Markov model
Information content
Design strategy

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CIRP Annals
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200
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tianjin university
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8.0W
Papers: 5.7W
Citations: 88