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Press Release14 March 2024Digital IndustriesNuremberg
Siemens Xcelerator sets new standards for sustainable, adaptive, and flexible material flow systems in the intralogistics industry
With Simove, Siemens offers a system platform specifically designed for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and automated autonomous mobile robot (AMRs).
Implementation of flexible, safe, and autonomous intralogistics processes with new functions for AMRs
At
the trade show booth, Siemens will be demonstrating a fully automated
autonomous mobile robot (AMR) application that was realized using the Simove
modular system and features comprehensive integration across all levels. With
Simove, Siemens offers a system platform specifically designed for automated guided
vehicles (AGVs) and AMRs. The platform includes modular software components and
libraries for guidance control, navigation, and general automation and uses
standardized automation and drive components. The Simove modular system for AGV
and AMR applications enables the precise design of applications that meet
individual requirements. A real AMR with a robot arm that performs gripping
tasks will also be on display. A fully integrated Siwarex weighing system for
Simatic ET 200SP will be used for fast process control and precise inventory
recording.
Another
highlight is the autonomous load-carrier handling technology. The AI-based
software system enables AGVs and AMRs to visually detect, autonomously approach,
and automatically pick up load carriers in variable and dynamic environments.
Autonomous load-carrier handling solutions are used for applications like forklift
trucks, and their flexible use can significantly reduce costs, engineering, and
time expenditures. In the area of safety, Siemens will be presenting the
Safevelo software prototype for AMRs. It allows the fail-safe monitoring of a
vehicle’s speed, which enables the protective fields of safety laser scanners
to be switched dynamically. Safevelo is kinematics-independent and doesn’t
require any additional safety or incremental encoders to determine an AMR’s direction
of movement. This saves valuable installation space, simplifies the system
architecture and engineering, and reduces cabling costs.
New features for Simatic Robot Pick AI vision software
To enable
robot systems to reliably pick and pack any item, they must be able to interact
with their environment and adapt to changing situations in the process. Simatic
Robot Pick AI is a pre-trained AI vision software that enables robots to reliablly
grip previously unknown articles – also called model-free gripping – in
demanding pick-by-robot applications for a wide range of objects. Pre-training
of the robot by the user is no longer necessary. The pre-trained deep learning
algorithm processes a new 3D camera image in milliseconds and determines robust
3D poses for collision-free removal of the object, regardless of their shape
and size. Siemens will
be showcasing two new features at Logimat. The first is the beta version of
Simatic Robot Pick Pro. The solution supports the oriented gripping of any object
with the aid of multi-suction grippers, which means that large, heavy, and
complex objects can be handled in applications like bin picking, depalletizing,
and sorter induction. The second is the Simatic Robot Pack AI capability, which
determines suitable placement poses for any unknown objects on the robot arm.
This ensures that the volume in a target container like a shipping box is
optimally utilized.
With Simove, Siemens offers a system
platform specifically designed for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and automated autonomous mobile robot (AMRs).
For more
information about Siemens at LogiMAT, see www.siemens.com/logimat
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Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions, and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has employed around 72,000 people internationally.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.
In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €77.8 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 320,000 people worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €77.8 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 320,000 people worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.