\n\n## ASRock's AI-Powered Copilot Solution for IEC 61499 Standard\n\nASRock Industrial has introduced its AI-powered AiUAC Copilot solution to accelerate and streamline the development process for IEC 61499-based automation systems. This innovation aims to reduce the complexity, manual engineering effort, and long development times associated with open industrial automation and distributed control systems.\n\n### The Problem of Complexity in IEC 61499 Systems\nIEC 61499 is increasingly used in distributed and software-based control environments. However, developing control logic based on this standard requires expertise, and manual configuration of function blocks is labor-intensive. AiUAC Copilot addresses these challenges by automating development processes with AI assistance, speeding them up and increasing accessibility.\n\n### Key Features and Workflow Integration\n
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- Converting structured control requirements into IEC 61499-compliant logic\n
- Eliminating the need for extensive manual coding\n
- Translating high-level specifications into function blocks\n
- Reducing manual engineering steps in application design\n
- Supporting consistent workflows across multiple control domains\n
\n\nThe solution can integrate industrial I/O, motion control, fieldbus communication, and robotic subsystems within a single development environment.\n\n### Development Efficiency and Scalability\nAiUAC Copilot shortens development cycles by automating logic generation and reducing reliance on manual configuration. This enables faster verification and iteration of control applications. Through this approach:\n\n
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- Engineering capacity increases\n
- Time-to-market for automation projects is reduced\n
- Scalability in distributed control systems improves\n
\n\nThe created applications are compliant with the IEC 61499 standard and can be used directly in relevant operating environments.\n\n### Verification and Deployment Environment\nAiUAC Copilot has been tested on the iEP-5000G industrial IoT controller. This platform provides the necessary computational power, industrial connectivity, and operational stability for distributed control applications. Although the solution is hardware-agnostic, this reference platform demonstrates its applicability in real industrial conditions.\n\n### Integration with Runtime Architecture\nAiUAC Copilot is compatible with the AiUAC runtime platform for executing IEC 61499-based control applications. This combines development automation with distributed runtime operations in a layered architecture, supporting engineering efficiency and system scalability.\n\n### Contribution to the Industry and Future Perspective\nThe use of AI-powered engineering tools reflects a general trend towards increased automation in industrial control system software development processes. As systems become more complex, tools that simplify development and increase consistency become more important. AiUAC Copilot facilitates the rapid and accessible implementation of IEC 61499, supporting the adoption of open and flexible automation architectures.
