Masashi Miura

We examine a feasibility study on multi-agent simulation for Hotelling model and then propose the prototype. Hotelling model is a theory that explains the consequence of the location competition of two sellers by analytically solving optimization problems in game situations. This model is employed to explain little product differentiation and agglomeration of retail shops. By introducing agent-based modeling and simulation, we could model complex situations which analytical approach can't explain. In particular, it will be widely applicable a relationship between change of consumer preference due to time change and seller's repositioning, and shopping vulnerable as an interaction of consumers and retailers.

<p>This research aims to develop a web application to realize open model-based collaboration (Open MBC), which is a framework to support efficient and collaborative development of complex systems. We describe the concept of Open MBC and the features of the web application. Furthermore, we introduce an actual case, presenting requirements analysis and management to use the application in the CubeSat project at Osaka Prefecture University. Feedback from students described the difficulty of systems engineering and functional weaknesses prevented the use of our application. Based on this feedback, the paper proposes improvements to functions and operation methods. </p>

In higher education, education of generic skills draws attention. Generic skills are fundamental skills indispensable for Innovation Education with real society. Nevertheless, as teaching and evaluation methods of generic skills are not clear, we developed a new framework for basic education program. In this study, we propose a framework of basic Monozukuri education program for generic skills. We suggest we could provide common experience of problem solving in a plurality of classes, and we could evaluate learners&rsquo; attainments based on this framework.

In recent years, a strong need has emerged for innovations in space activities for realizing a sustainable society. The paper aims to support designs and developments of nano-satellites as complex system of systems, and proposes an innovative framework named as an open model-based collaboration (Open MBC) that combine model-based systems engineering and pull-request version management system. We describe the web application to realize Open MBC. Furthermore, we show the system model of CosMoz that was developed by student team at Osaka prefecture university.