Reasoning between Structure and Function,
Abstract
This report describes conceptual work on a system that reasons between structure and function in the domain of physical objects interacting through mechanical contact. Structure is represented by a hierarchy consisting of generalized cones, abstract shape descriptions, and motion sequencs of the spines of generalized cones. Function is represented by a hierarchy of kinematic primitives, functional primitives, and causal networks. Both qualitative and quantitative reasoning are used to determine the relationship between structure and function. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP000132
Entities
People
- Michael R. Lowry
Organizations
- Stanford University