Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed for forecasting characteristics of a target item. The method may include collecting a plurality of forecasting equations, decomposing each of the plurality of forecasting equations into one or more building blocks, and creating a population table consisting of a plurality of candidate equations each including one or more of the building blocks. The method may also include evolving the candidate equations in the population table by implementing a genetic algorithm based on historical characteristic data of the target item over a period of time until a convergence criterion is satisfied. The method may further include selecting an equation from the plurality of candidate equations in the population table that best fits the historical characteristic data over the period of time, and forecasting the characteristics of the target item by using the selected equation.

Abstract: A method is provided for automatic hose and harness routing. The method may include obtaining a solid model of a structural design of a structure assembly and deriving a mathematical representation of the solid model. The method may also include selecting at least a pair of connection points, including a start point and an end point and determining a desired path between the start point and the end point. Further, the method may include performing a validity check on the desired path to decide whether the desired path is valid and presenting the desired path.

Abstract: A method is provided for automatic hose and harness routing. The method may include obtaining a solid model of a structural design of a structure assembly and deriving a mathematical representation of the solid model. The method may also include selecting at least a pair of connection points, including a start point and an end point and determining a desired path between the start point and the end point. Further, the method may include performing a validity check on the desired path to decide whether the desired path is valid and presenting the desired path.