Autonomic computing initiative aimed to develop computer systems capable of self-management in order to overcome the rapidly growing complexity of computing systems management. Similar complexity affects the management and control of the systems in the industry of the future that currently relies on the advancements in cyber-physical systems frameworks. With this position paper, the RMAS architecture is checked against the major properties of autonomic systems. RMAS is proposed as a methodological and technological platform to reduce the barriers that complexity poses to further growth in intelligent automation and control.