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Press Release23 June 2025Digital IndustriesNuremberg
Siemens advances autonomous production with new AI and robotics capabilities for automated guided vehicles
Expansion of the Operations Copilot with AI agents for autonomous transport systems (Source: Siemens)
Operations Copilot will be enhanced with agents for AMRs and AGVs
In a next
step, Siemens plans to expand the capabilities of the Operations Copilot by
introducing AI agents specifically developed for use with AMRs and AGVs. These
agents support both the commissioning and operation of individual vehicles and
entire fleets. Commissioning in particular is a complex and time-intensive
process: AGVs need to be integrated into the factory’s existing IT and OT
infrastructure and configured for specific conditions like routes and transfer
stations. To streamline this task, engineers can rely on the Operations Copilot:
It leverages AGV sensors and cameras to generate a detailed understanding of
their environment. The Operations Copilot can access all relevant technical
documentation of the installed components and retrieve real-time system data through
its agent interface. This enables commissioning engineers and operators to work
more efficiently, resolve issues faster, and ensure rapid deployment.
“By
integrating both physical and virtual AI agents into our Operations Copilot,
we’re unlocking a new dimension of interaction between humans, robotics, and
AI,” said Rainer Brehm, CEO of Factory Automation at Siemens. “This enables our
customers to deploy autonomous transport systems more quickly, operate them
efficiently, and enhance safety – bringing us one step closer to a fully
autonomous factory.”
New Safe Velocity software enhances safety on the shop floor
AGVs are
equipped with navigation and sensor technologies, that allow them to move
safely and reliably through production and intralogistics environments – with
no direct human intervention. When people or objects appear in their path, AGVs
automatically slow down, stop, or navigate around these obstacles. Siemens’ new
software solution, Safe Velocity, enables the fail-safe monitoring of vehicle
speed, which permits the protective fields of safety laser scanners to be
dynamically adjusted in real time. The TÜV-certified software is compatible
with the hardware and software from a variety of AGV manufacturers and enhances
existing safety systems to meet stringent industrial safety standards. Safe
Velocity reduces the need for additional safety hardware. This simplifies
system architecture, saves valuable vehicle space, lowers engineering
complexity, and minimizes cabling requirements – without compromising
functional safety.
In the
future, the Operations Copilot will interact with AI agents such as Safe
Velocity to analyze targeted data from safety laser scanners and monitor the
speed of AGVs. The virtual Safe Velocity agent supervises autonomous vehicles
and can cooperate with other agents designed for AGV and AMR applications. This
way, Siemens is building a multi-agent system where the Operations Copilot
orchestrates both physical and virtual AI agents, enabling seamless interactions
and deeper integration between the real and the digital worlds.
Siemens will
showcase how AI and robotics are already transforming automation – and offer a
glimpse into future developments – at automatica in Munich from June 24 to 27,
2025.
Safe Velocity software enables fail-safe speed monitoring of autonomous vehicles (Source: Siemens)
Siemens Digital Industries (DI) empowers companies of all sizes within the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformation across the entire value chain. Siemens’ cutting-edge automation and software portfolio revolutionizes the design, realization and optimization of products and production. And with Siemens Xcelerator – the open digital business platform – this process is made even easier, faster, and scalable. Together with our partners and ecosystem, Siemens Digital Industries enables customers to become a sustainable Digital Enterprise. Siemens Digital Industries has a workforce of around 70,000 people worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at
www.siemens.com.