2. Reconfigurable systems

Reconfigurable systems offer the necessary flexibilities, which they exploit in such a way as to offer, and maintain, adequate quality of service despite the presence of disturbances (faults altering operation, integration of a new machine, variations in demand, etc.) .

Interest in this type of system has been growing over the past decade or so. Previously, systems were traditionally designed to maintain the same structure and behavior throughout their existence. In the event of failures or changes in objectives, significant external intervention was required to continue the mission. Reconfigurable systems now offer...