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Self-adaptability and man-in-the-loop: a dilemma in autonomic computing systems

Self-adaptability and man-in-the-loop: a dilemma in autonomic computing systems

Ibrahim, Mohamed T., Telford, Ric, Dini, Petre, Lorenz, Pascal, Vidovic, Nino and Anthony, Richard (2004) Self-adaptability and man-in-the-loop: a dilemma in autonomic computing systems. In: Proceedings: 15th International Workshop on Database and Expert Systems Applications. IEEE Computer Society, Los Alamitos, California, USA, pp. 722-729. ISBN 0769521959 ISSN 1529-4188 (doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/DEXA.2004.1333560)

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Abstract

This paper addresses some controversial issues relating to two main questions. Firstly, we discuss 'man-in-the loop' issues in SAACS. Some people advocate this must always be so that man's decisions can override autonomic components. In this case, the system has two subsystems - man and machine. Can we, however, have a fully autonomic machine - with no man in sight; even for short periods of time? What kinds of systems require man to always be in the loop? What is the optimum balance in self-to-human control? How do we determine the optimum? How far can we go in describing self-behaviour? How does a SAACS system handle unexpected behaviour? Secondly, what are the challenges/obstacles in testing SAACS in the context of self/human dilemma? Are there any lesson to be learned from other programmes e.g. Star-wars, aviation and space explorations? What role human factors and behavioural models play whilst in interacting with SAACS?.

Item Type: Conference Proceedings
Title of Proceedings: Proceedings: 15th International Workshop on Database and Expert Systems Applications
Additional Information: [1] This paper was first presented at the 15th International Conference on Database and Expert Systems Applications (DEXA 2004), (DEXA’04), held from 30 August – 3 September 2004 in Zaragoza, Spain.
Uncontrolled Keywords: autonomic components, SAACS, autonomic computing
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Pre-2014 Departments: School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences > Computer & Computational Science Research Group
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences > Department of Computer Science
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Last Modified: 14 Oct 2016 09:02
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/805

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