15 research outputs found
Local majority-with-inertia rule can explain global consensus dynamics in a network coordination game
We study how groups reach consensus by varying communication network
structure and individual incentives. In 342 networks of seven individuals,
single opinionated "leaders" can drive decision outcomes, but do not accelerate
consensus formation, whereas conflicting opinions slow consensus. While
networks with more links reach consensus faster, this advantage disappears
under conflict. Unopinionated individuals make choices consistent with a local
majority rule combined with "inertia" favouring their previous choice, while
opinionated individuals favour their preferred option but yield under high peer
or time pressure. Simulations show these individual rules can account for group
patterns, and allow rapid consensus while preventing deadlocks
Optimization of whey protein gelling properties for the use in barrier layers of packaging films: Poster at Sonderschau "Nachhaltigkeit & Corporate Social Responsibility" der "Intermopro", Düsseldorf, 12.-15.09.2010
Numerical Simulation of Supersonic Turbulent Flows in Plane Channels with Variable Cross-section
Simulation of Reconfigurable Assembly Cells with Unity3D
Part 3: Sustainability and Reconfigurability of Manufacturing SystemsInternational audienceThis paper introduces a Unity3D-based simulation of reconfigurable assembly cells. A systematic approach defining flexibility ranges and comparing product requirements and cell capabilities allows the automated proposal of reconfigurations in the assembly cell. With this approach, the suitability of an existing cell can be examined for different variants of products while taking reconfiguration aspects into account. The simulation simplifies the process of introducing a new product to an assembly line. Through the virtual approach, designing of the product and line planning can be executed simultaneously, thereby decreasing cost and time-to-market for new variants in an existing production system