This invention relates to the field of automated
production control technology for salt sculptures, specifically, to an
intelligent control system and method for automated salt sculpture production. The
system includes a
raw material pretreatment module, a preform forming and initial state calibration module, a
drying state spatiotemporal observation module, an adaptive predictive control module, and a demolding and quality closed-loop module. First, salt
powder,
adhesive, and water are mixed to generate a homogeneous mixture, which is then injected into a mold to form a salt sculpture preform. The surface temperature and
humidity of the preform, as well as the overall
moisture content, are collected. Based on extended Kalman filtering, the
internal pressure and surface densification degree are estimated, generating a risk spatiotemporal distribution map. The
risk distribution is converted into a
potential field, and a spray path is planned along the negative
gradient direction. Spraying is executed according to the
risk index, and
heating power is adjusted in zones to obtain a dried and mature salt sculpture. Finally, demolding detection is performed, and feedback parameters are generated for subsequent control. This invention achieves precise control of the salt sculpture
drying process through closed-
loop control of state observation and path planning.