Načrtovanje in implementacija avtomatizirane oskrbe robotskih celic z avtomatsko vodenim vozilom

JAKIMOVSKA, MARIJA (author), Klančar, Gregor (mentor)

Zaradi vse večjih zahtev po učinkovitosti, sledljivosti in fleksibilnosti v sodobnih proizvodnih procesih postaja avtomatizacija notranje logistike ključen del prehoda v paradigmo Industrije 4.0. Medtem ko so robotske celice, CNC obdelovalni centri in nadzorni sistemi v številnih podjetjih že visoko avtomatizirani, pa oskrbovanje teh sistemov z materiali pogosto ostaja ročno, kar predstavlja ozko grlo v proizvodnji. V magistrskem delu je obravnavan problem ročnega oskrbovanja avtomatiziranih robotskih celic v realnem industrijskem okolju, kjer je bil v ta namen razvit in implementiran sistem avtomatizirane oskrbe z uporabo avtomatsko vodenega vozila (ang. Automated Guided Vehicle - AGV). Za reševanje problema je bila najprej izvedena analiza obstoječega ročnega procesa oskrbe, kjer so bile prepoznane njegove ključne slabosti: odzivnost od človeških operaterjev, manjša pretočnost, možnost napak in povečano varnostno tveganje. Na podlagi analize je bil načrtovan sistem avtomatskega oskrbovanja z AGV-jem, ki vključuje izbor ustrezne strojne opreme, načrtovanje logističnih poti, določitev prevzemnih in dostavnih mest ter integracijo z obstoječim informacijskim sistemom podjetja. Sistem omogoča samodejni transport internih zabojnikov z izdelki iz vmesnega skladišča do posamezne robotske celice in vračanje praznih transportnih zabojnikov iz robotskih celic do vmesnega skladišča brez človeškega posega. AGV je voden prek centralnega sistema, ki koordinira njegovo delovanje glede na stanje celic in zalog, hkrati pa upošteva varnostne mehanizme, kot so zaznavanje ovir in ljudi. V okviru naloge je bil celoten sistem tudi praktično implementiran in preizkušen v realnih pogojih. Zbrani podatki so pokazali občutno zmanjšanje ročnih posegov, izboljšano časovno usklajenost procesov, zmanjšano verjetnost napak ter višjo stopnjo varnosti in sledljivosti znotraj proizvodnega sistema. Glavni zaključek naloge je, da uvedba AGV-ja predstavlja pomembno izboljšavo v smeri popolne avtomatizacije proizvodnje in pomeni učinkovit pristop k optimizaciji notranje logistike v pametnih tovarnah. Delo dokazuje, da je z ustreznim načrtovanjem in integracijo možno nadomestiti ročno oskrbovanje tudi v zahtevnih industrijskih okoljih.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: avtomatizacija, avtomatsko vodeno vozilo, AGV, robotske celice, Industrija 4.0, intralogistika, mobilna robotika, proizvodna optimizacija
• Work type: Master's thesis/paper
• Typology: 2.09 - Master's Thesis
• Organization: FE - Faculty of Electrical Engineering
• Year: 2026
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-179445
• COBISS.SI-ID: 270044419
• Publication date in RUL: 13.02.2026

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Design and Implementation of Automated Supply for Robotic Cells Using an Automated Guided Vehicle

Abstract

Due to increasing demands for efficiency, traceability, and flexibility in modern manufacturing processes, the automation of internal logistics has become a key component of the industry 4.0 paradigm. While robotics cells, CNC machining centers, and supervisory systems are often highly automated, the supply of materials to these systems frequently remains manual, creating a bottleneck in production. This master's thesis addresses the problem of manual supply of automated robotic cells in the industrial environment, where a system for automated supply using an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) was developed and implemented. To solve this problem, an initial analysis of the existing manual supply process was conducted, identifying its main shortcomings: dependence on human operators, reduced throughput, the possibility of errors, and increased safety risks. Based on this analysis, a system for automated supply using an AGV was designed, including the selection of appropriate hardware, the design of logistical routes, the definition of delivery points, and integration with the company's existing information system. The system enables fully autonomous transport of products from the intermediate warehouse to the individual production cells and the return of empty transport containers without human intervention. The AGV is controlled via a central management system, which coordinates its operation according to the status of the production cells and inventory levels, while considering safety mechanisms such as obstacle detection and emergency stop functions. As part of the thesis, the entire system was implemented and tested in real industrial conditions. The collected data showed a significant reduction in manual interventions, improved synchronization of processes, reduced error rates, and an overall increase in safety and traceability within the production system. The main conclusion of the thesis is that the implementation of an AGV represents a significant improvement towards full production automation and provides an effective approach to optimizing internal logistics in smart factories. The work demonstrates that, with proper planning and system integration, manual supply can be successfully replaced even in demanding industrial environments.

• Keywords: automation, automated guided vehicle, AGV, robotic cells, Industry 4.0, intralogistics, mobile robotics, production optimization