Computational Intelligence-Driven Innovation in Vehicle Body Design Automation

  • Jiabao An
  • , Ruiqi Xia
  • , Zichen Wei
  • , Tianfeng Liang
  • , Yuxuan Han
  • , Yujia Dang
  • , Yitong Ling
  • , Yang Luo
  • , Yi Chen*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents a Computational Intelligence-Aided Design (CIAD) framework for accelerating early-stage automotive body development through the integration of artificial intelligence, generative 3D modeling, parametric CAD, and automated engineering simulation. The proposed system employs an AI agent built with Ollama and ComfyUI to generate initial 3D vehicle geometries directly from natural language descriptions. These mesh models are then converted into solid parametric models using Autodesk Inventor and evaluated through simulation-driven analysis in Ansys Workbench. Python scripting automates the interaction between AI generation, model refinement, and performance validation, enabling a seamless, closed-loop design process. By bridging the gap between conceptual design and engineering feasibility, CIAD offers a scalable solution for rapid, iterative vehicle development. Future work will focus on broader validation across diverse case studies and comparative performance evaluation to support adoption in industrial practice.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICAC 2025 - 30th International Conference on Automation and Computing
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798331525453
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event30th International Conference on Automation and Computing, ICAC 2025 - Loughborough, United Kingdom
Duration: 27 Aug 202529 Aug 2025

Publication series

NameICAC 2025 - 30th International Conference on Automation and Computing

Conference

Conference30th International Conference on Automation and Computing, ICAC 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLoughborough
Period27/08/2529/08/25

Keywords

  • automotive aerodynamics
  • Computational intelligence
  • digital twin
  • manufacturing optimisation
  • parametric B-spline surfaces
  • spreadsheet-based data integration
  • surrogate modelling

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