[comp.ai.neural-nets] Comments Requested : NNs in Stochastic Control

rakesh@loria.crin.fr (Rakesh Nagi) (08/20/89)

I am working on the topic of Optimal Control of Manufacturing/Production
Systems subject to disturbances (machine failures, etc.). Having a pure
Mechanical Engineering background, I am fairly oblivious of the details
of Neural Nets. However, the little I have read about NNs, suggests its
applicability to Control of Continuous Processes (Chemical Plants, etc.).

I would highly appreciate your comments on the applicability of NNs to
the domain of Discrete and Stochastic Control; specifically the field
of Optimal Control of Manufacturing Systems (Planning, Scheduling, and
real-time control). References to the indicated topic will also be
appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Rakesh Nagi.

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