5G
MIPS
Hybrid intralogistics for the factory of the future

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Sven Kaluza
Omron Electronics GmbH
5G MIPS
The vision
A flexible production platform for cross-product handling and intralogistics.
Figure 1: Planned structure of the flexible production platform for cross-product handling and intralogistics.
Objective
Development of a scalable demonstrator with the research focus:
- Mixed mobile robotics fleet with shared master control system
- New ways of human-robot cooperation
- Sustainable transfer options with Karakuri system
- 5G network for smooth data communication
Project content
The 5G MIPS platform project has been running since July 2023 and will continue for at least one and a half years.
The demonstrator shown here is divided into four technology modules that are connected by an overarching 5G private wireless network:
- Fleet Meetingpoint
- Human Machine Collaboration
- Sustainable Karakuri Gate
- Human Machine Collaboration
Figure 2: Exemplary structure and interaction of the individual technology modules.
The Fleet Meetingpoint forms the interface between the warehouse and production. All vehicles driving under the NAiSE control system can deposit pallets with KLT boxes, whereby the integration of new driverless transport vehicles is easy to implement. A mobile manipulator (MoMa) picks up the boxes and hands them over to a mobile robot (LD90) with a roller conveyor.
The first Human Machine Collaboration has a manual workstation, for example for filling/emptying the boxes or for modification. Collaboration takes place without safety fences and in compliance with ergonomic aspects.
The Sustainable Karakuri Gate transports the boxes mechanically without electricity using gravity via cable pull systems. The transfer of the boxes is triggered manually by an employee. The right-hand column and the horizontal section serve as buffer storage.
In the second Human Machine Collaboration , the lifting of the boxes is triggered manually or automatically by the arm of the MoMa. The KLT boxes can then be released and a monitor visualizes all the collected data.
Project implementation
Thanks to its flexible design, the production platform developed opens up the possibility of adding further technology modules and solutions from ARENA2036 members. The project is divided into two phases. In the first phase, the demonstrator will be set up as described in Figure 2. In the second phase, new technologies will be integrated, such as
- Integration of other components that send data via 5G (vision, sensors, ...)
- Integration of new technologies from the ARENA2036 environment (AI gripper change)
- Connection of drones
- Digital engineering, digital twin
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These partners support the project.

About OMRON
OMRON is pursuing new automation strategies that promote a sustainable industry. In doing so, we are contributing to a future society where people and the environment can grow together and where all people have access to quality food, healthcare and affordable housing.Project participation in the ARENA2036
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About NAiSE GmbH
Thanks to its patented localization network, NAiSE enables precise localization and near-real-time communication from and between all intralogistics participants. Based on this, mixed operation is intelligently coordinated and the efficiency and safety of the intralogistics flow of goods is increased.Project participation in the ARENA2036
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About Nokia
Nokia creates the technology to connect the world. Driven by the research and innovation of NOKIA Bell Labs, Nokia has invented many fundamental technologies that enable modern information and communications networks and all digital devices and systems, and serves communications service providers, governments, large enterprises and consumers with the most comprehensive end-to-end portfolio of products, services and licensing.Project participation in the ARENA2036
