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Presents theories and methods for solving analysis and synthesis problems that arise in the progressive integration of intelligent discrete-production controls in modern manufacturing. Describes industrial artificial-intelligence systems, their range of possible applications, some of the problems they are designed to solve, and techniques by which to create them, considering both completely automated systems (such as robots) or decision-aid systems (such as computer aided design). Intended for engineers from any of several backgrounds, and for teachers of research-level courses on integrated control systems for batch-type production. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.