Abstract
The authors present, in a unifying framework, the principles of the IIICAD system, a generic design apprentice currently under development at CWI. IIICAD incorporates three kinds of design knowledge. First, it has general knowledge about the stepwise nature of design based on a set-theoretic design theory. Second, it has domain-dependent knowledge belonging to the specific design areas where it may actually be used. Finally, it maintains knowledge about the previously designed objects; this is somewhat similar to software reuse. Furthermore, IIICAD uses AI techniques in the following areas: formalization of design processes, extensional versus intentional descriptions, modal and other non-standard logics as knowledge representation tools; commonsense reasoning about the physical world (naive physics), coupling symbolic and numerical computation; integration of object-oriented and logic programming paradigms, and development of a common base language for design.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
