Automated Simulation Control through intelligent Speech- and Text-Models
Motivation and Context
The European Union has set itself the goal of strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the European economy through ecological and digital transformation. In pursuit of this objective, particular attention is paid to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), of which more than 90% are expected to have achieved a basic level of digital intensity.
Recent progress in multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) is motivating efforts to apply it for better accessibility and efficiency of complex specialist areas. Due to the complexity of modern simulation methods and the associated need for many years of experience and expertise, simulation technology is particularly suitable as a focus for the development of AI assistance.
Project Objectives
The research project ASSiST aims to ease the accessibility to Finite-Element (FE)-simulation methods for existing and potential users. One of the focus areas is on removing barriers by means of voice and text control. Furthermore, the project intends to provide support through a chatbot, which will optimize and accelerate simulation control. The integration of this system into the free Finite-Element-Analysis (FEA) software Z88 will support SMEs in their digitalization and future-oriented development.
Project Implementation
Using the example of the chair´s own license-free FEA-software Z88Aurora, an integrated, multimodal AI-model is being developed which, as part of the GUI, is intended to facilitate the use of simulation software. To this end, the modalities of speech and text are being established for user input. The user output is being expanded by a feedback system based on the evaluations of the AI-model. In addition to the aspects mentioned, automation is a particular focus in the backend. For this purpose, a scripting interface is planned that automatically translates the simulation definition into FE model data, which can be further processed by solvers.
Funding
Contact
The project is carried out by Engineering Design and CAD at the University of Bayreuth. Please contact us for further information and in case of specific questions.
Contact person: Maria Hecht