Title :
Model-based diagnosis for automotive repair
Author :
Sanseverino, Marialuisa ; Cascio, Fulvio
Author_Institution :
Fiat Res. Center, Turin, Italy
Abstract :
The Integrated Diagnostic Expert Assistant system, used in 1,500 Fiat/Lancia/Alfa Romeo repair centers throughout Italy, helps diagnose faults in a variety of automotive electronic subsystems. The authors describe their experience in developing this system and compare the development of knowledge bases for a model-based system and a heuristic one
Keywords :
automobile industry; automotive electronics; diagnostic expert systems; electronic engineering computing; fault diagnosis; heuristic programming; maintenance engineering; model-based reasoning; Alfa Romeo; Fiat; Integrated Diagnostic Expert Assistant system; Italy; Lancia; automotive electronic subsystems; automotive repair; fault diagnosis; heuristics; knowledge bases; model-based diagnosis; Automotive engineering; Decision trees; Diagnostic expert systems; Electronics industry; Engines; Fault diagnosis; Helium; Ignition; Monitoring; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
IEEE Expert
