At Hannover Messe 2025, March 31 – April 4, RICAIP will present a fully functional demonstrator showcasing the fundamental principles of flexible production using a miniaturized manufacturing cell as a part of the DFKI Booth at Hall 2, Stand B32.
Automated Modular Production: Cooperative robotic production cell for modular retrofitting
Fully functional demonstrator that shows the fundamental principles of flexible production using a miniaturized production cell. The cooperative system, which consists of two KUKA robots – one stationary and one mobile – autonomously dismantles various electric batteries, replaces specific components, and assembles still-usable battery modules into new units. For example, these can be repurposed as large stationary batteries for households or businesses.
The demonstrator combines various AI technologies, such as machine learning and computer vision, with collaborative robotics, network communication, edge computing, and classic automation technology. The centerpiece is the automatic planner, developed by project partner CIIRC at the Czech Technical University in Prague. The planning software compares available resources with the machine functions and independently creates the production sequence – without manual programming or configuration. Moreover, the planner is integrated into an industrial Manufacturing Execution System developed and operated by T-Mobile.
The modular structure of the robotic production cell, the seamless integration of individual production machines, and the dynamic, machine-based rescheduling of production steps make this concept unique. The demonstrator serves as proof of concept for the automated retrofitting of multi-component products and can be transferred to different product types.
The Testbed Team is Here for You
Dr. Pavel Burget
Director of RICAIP Testbed for Industry 4.0
CIIRC CTU in Prague
Team Leader, Researcher
RICAIP Testbed Prague
CIIRC CTU
Researcher
RICAIP Testbed Prague
CIIRC CTU