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Improvement of Drug Delivery Routes Through the Adoption of Multi-Operator Evolutionary Algorithms and Intelligent Vans Capable of Reporting Real-Time Incidents.
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IEEE Transactions on Automation Science & Engineering . Apr2017, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p1009-1019. 11p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- An improved solution for drug distribution is presented in this paper. It is divided into two parts: i) a multi-operator evolutionary algorithm in charge of calculating the initial delivery routes and ii) an ambient intelligence-based support system able to tracing the merchandise along the distribution route. The first one establishes the routes to be followed by the vehicles, based on a proposal of estimation of the travel times. The second one is formed by a system able to recognize and trace the drugs inside each vehicle. A laboratory experimentation has been conducted in order to demonstrate the adequacy of the route calculator. In addition, a field experimentation has been carried out by implementing the traceability system in a delivery van which of the drug distributor in the city of Bilbao. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15455955
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- IEEE Transactions on Automation Science & Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 122420346
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1109/TASE.2015.2476508