Flexible production processes Mobile robotics Small batch sizes increase the competitiveness of production lines. At least that is the theory. Because even with individually trackable workpieces, production lines remain rigid and let the competitive advantages of flexible production evaporate. Only flexible material flows with adaptable work schedules and flexible capacity control can leverage this potential. To enable manufacturing in production islands, it must be possible to flexibly reroute material flows without production sequences and their throughput times becoming unreliable. To meet this challenge, a deep understanding of mobile robotics is a prerequisite. The strengths and weaknesses of AGVs versus AMR, for example: While established automated guided vehicles (AGVs) score high on robustness and throughput, autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) systems master dynamic route planning, making them more flexible to use. Whether working side-by-side or planning, it is important for learners to internalize the functionalities and limitations of mobile robot systems for successful flexible production. Find our learning solutions for mobile robotics in the product section starting on → Page 150 M28 M29 → www.festo-didactic.com Factory Automation | Learning solutions for education & training Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Mobile robotics Magazine > Focus and trend topics I4.0 > Mobile robotics
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