The development and integration of all subsystems of the overall system have been successfully completed, and their functionality has been thoroughly validated in the laboratory. This marks the achievement of the project's fourth milestone. The project's progress spans numerous areas. A key focus was on the further development of the…

In the pursuit of increased efficiency and technological advancement, BLG is currently conducting a field test. This test evaluates the interaction between a Driverless Transport System (FTS) and an interactive smartphone app, which is used both in the warehouse and on the assembly line. The FTS automatically follows employees’ requests…

The sensor system in combination with the incentive platform smartphone app will be tested in the field by operational employees at BLG over the next few weeks. The functionality and impact of using exoskeletons and the incentive platform will be evaluated with regard to ergonomic working methods. The app allows…

The integration of Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) into smart factories is transforming modern manufacturing, creating coexistence between humans and robotic systems. In this evolving landscape, one critical aspect is the seamless coordination of AGVs and human workers within factory settings. To achieve this, our research presents a portable indoor localization…

At the fourth consortium meeting, the current development progress and the achievement of the third milestone were discussed. This includes the completion of the development of the intelligent autonomous transport subsystem; the prototypes for interaction are available for further optimisation. The developed systems were also presented in the development halls…

The autonomous transport system (including the process-related smartphone interaction functions) was successfully tested in the ELROTEC halls in Werlte by the project partners BIBA, ELROTEC and BLG. The integrated lifting unit with weighing module of the autonomous transport system has been implemented, as well as the individually adjustable height of…

Although the usage of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) has many advantages, the implementation of AMRs is often hindered through expensive programming, unfavorable process requirements and insufficient operator interaction possibilities. In this paper, we present an analysis of the intralogistic processes in the technical centers of a large automotive logistics enterprise…

The progress of the MEXOT project was presented as part of an exhibition of the conference “Neue Technologien und Testfelder für Wasserstraßen und Häfen” of the Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau (Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute) in Karlsruhe on October 5th and 6th, 2023. We introduced the sensory activity evaluation of…

With regard to higher physical exertion of technical labour in automobile transfer, BIBA collaborates with the partners BLG LOGISTICS, ELROTEC and HUNIC on the MEXOT project, sponsored by BMDV’s programme IHATEC. The goal of the project is an ergonomic design of workplaces while also improving process efficiency. Automated transport systems…

A second milestone was reached with the development of a prototype of an elastomer switch of the exoskeleton, and a prototype of a gamification system. For this purpose, the current development stage was discussed during the third consortium meeting. The sensory exoskeleton’s elastomer switch function was discussed, as well as…