@inproceedings{43f54b368c4c4dd1bd8606a88053fae5,
title = "Framing the concept of autonomy in system design",
abstract = "Advancements in multiple domains have led to a focus on autonomy in engineered systems. This focus necessitates a clear definition of the term 'autonomy' and its implications for system design. To this end, we present a framework that defines autonomy mathematically as a function of independence and task complexity. A deeper understanding is established by generating design principles that can be used to influence autonomy. We illustrate these concepts on autonomy quantification for a coffee machine and on a qualitative retrospective assessment of the evolution of autonomy for the automobile.",
keywords = "Autonomy, Characteristics and properties, Complexity, Design guidelines, Independence",
author = "Beernaert, {T. F.} and Bayrak, {A. E.} and Etman, {L. F.P.} and Papalambros, {P. Y.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2018 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture. All Rights Reserved.; 15th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2018 ; Conference date: 21-05-2018 Through 24-05-2018",
year = "2018",
doi = "10.21278/idc.2018.0281",
language = "English",
isbn = "9789537738594",
series = "Proceedings of International Design Conference, DESIGN",
pages = "2821--2832",
editor = "Nenad Bojcetic and Mario Storga and Dorian Marjanovic and Stanko Skec and Neven Pavkovic",
booktitle = "15th International Design Conference, DESIGN 2018",
}