Engineering game theory:Motivations,principles,and applications in engineering decision-making problems
In the face of complex engineering problems with multiple decision-makers,multiple objectives,and un-certainties,traditional optimal decision-making methodologies often struggle to deliver satisfactory results.In this regard,we propose"Engineering Game Theory"as a new solution methodology,inspired by Hsue-Shen TSIEN's famous book"Engineering Cybernetics".This innovative decision-making theory applies game-theoretic concepts,modeling methods,and analytics to address large-scale engineering decision-making problems with complicated technical requirements in practice.This paper explains the concept of"coordinating conflicts through equilibrium strategies"and introduces three fundamental principles of engineering game theory,including:1)the non-cooperative game-theoretic principle for uncer-tain engineering decision-making and control problems;2)the cooperative game-theoretic principle for multi-objective engineering decision-making problems;and 3)the evolutionary game-theoretic principle for multi-stakeholder planning problems.Typical applications in power and energy industries are also provided.We expect this paper could attract more and more researchers to participate and contribute to perfecting the fundamental theories and methodologies in this promis-ing direction and further promote the applications of engineering game theory in a broader range of engineering fields.
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