Usually they are basing on linear and/or nonlinear equations with a very complex emphasis of the influencing factors and
after technical changes on the logistic systems, they cannot be used any longer. Furthermore always only a very small number
of influencing factors can be integrated. Therefore in this examination the k-Nearest Neighbors algorithm (kNN) is used. This
results in a much more flexible use of different influencing factors with a difference in weight. With the help of test data, the
system is learning and creating the kNN algorithm. This can be used for simulation. The advantage of this system of
“artificial intelligence” is that the model building can be done in time in the area of the current working point. This makes it
possible to integrate even unknown or in their effect not determinable environmental factors. By the training structure and the
integration of new test data,the algorithm is much more easily adaptable on new trends. There is also the possibility to train
the system optimal on the own conditions with the help of own test data. The k-Nearest Neighbors algorithm which has been
determined during the examination, makes it possible, to estimate the key parameters energy and time for the logistic tasks in
agriculture with a probability of more than 97%.
Keywords: Agricultural logistic, k-Nearest Neighbors algorithm, energy consumption, Germany.
Citation: Götz,S., N. Zimmermann, D.Engelhardt, and H. Bernhardt. 2015. Simulation of agricultural logistic processes with
k-nearest neighbors algorithm.