Identifikation von Anforderungen und Potenzialen für neuartige standardisierte Schnittstellen für FTS auf der Basis des VDA 5050-Konzepts

Abstract

The implementation of an automated guided vehicle (AGV) or automated guided vehicle system (AGVS) is currently manufacturer-dependent. In order to achieve independence and prevent a vendor lock-in, it is useful to apply standards to control for example a heterogeneous fleet of AGVs. The VDA 5050 is a first approach to make this possible. However, further interfaces between the AGV, a master control and the surrounding periphery are not considered. The paper gathers the requirements for suitable interfaces in the AGV context of the industry from literature and practice. Based on the gaps identified in the literature and in practice, a workshop was conducted with representatives from software vendors, hardware manufacturers, and end users to confirm the assumptions and to obtain the views of the participants.