At automatica, the premier trade fair for automation and robotics, Siemens will showcase its latest advancements in intelligent automation — including plans to integrate its Operations Copilot into autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
The Operations Copilot is an industrial AI assistant designed to support machine operation and maintenance. Now, with autonomous transport systems playing an increasingly vital role in smart factories, Siemens is positioning the Copilot as a key human-machine interface for managing driverless transport.
Bringing Generative AI to the Factory Floor
Through this agent-based interface, users will be able to seamlessly configure AMRs and AGVs and assign transport tasks across production environments. This evolution marks a significant step toward automating automation itself — leveraging generative AI to simplify complex processes.
Next-Level Commissioning with AI Agents
Siemens also announced plans to expand the Copilot’s functionality by introducing AI agents purpose-built for autonomous vehicle deployment. These agents will assist in both commissioning and operational phases — whether for a single unit or an entire fleet.
Commissioning AGVs is traditionally a complex, time-consuming task involving integration into a factory’s IT/OT infrastructure, route configuration, and station mapping. Siemens’ Copilot simplifies this by using vehicle sensors and cameras to understand the environment and accelerate deployment.
Engineers can access all relevant technical documentation and real-time data via the Copilot’s agent interface, enabling faster troubleshooting, improved efficiency, and rapid rollout.
“We’re Unlocking a New Dimension”
“By integrating both physical and virtual AI agents into our Operations Copilot, we’re unlocking a new dimension of interaction between humans, robotics, and AI,” said Rainer Brehm, CEO of Factory Automation at Siemens.
“This enables our customers to deploy autonomous transport systems more quickly, operate them more efficiently, and enhance safety — bringing us one step closer to the fully autonomous factory.”
Introducing Safe Velocity: Smarter, Safer AGV Navigation
In tandem, Siemens is launching Safe Velocity, a TÜV-certified software solution designed to enhance AGV safety. It enables real-time, fail-safe monitoring of vehicle speed and dynamically adjusts safety laser scanner fields based on current operating conditions.
Compatible with a wide range of AGV hardware and software, Safe Velocity reduces the need for additional safety components. The result: simplified system architecture, reduced engineering complexity, minimized cabling, and more usable space — all without compromising safety.
