Multi-Machine Coordination for Logistics

In this course students will get familiar with automatic control techniques and their benefits and applications for real-time coordination of actions of large-scale transport systems. Theoretical concepts mostly related to model predictive control are discussed, as well as their application to real-world transport systems. Illustrative examples of large-scale systems include among others intermodal / synchromodal (i.e. road, waterborne, rail) transport networks. The operation of these networks relies on the interoperability of various machines such as cargo ships, trains, road tracks, automated guided vehicles, quay/yard cranes and many more.