Siemens is showcasing its latest innovations in industrial automation and digitalization for the intralogistics sector at this year’s Logimat. In response to global challenges such as labor shortages, increasing sustainability demands, and demographic changes, Siemens is introducing cutting-edge solutions designed to boost efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in intralogistics.
Transforming Intralogistics with Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro
One of the key highlights at the Siemens booth is Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro, a revolutionary AI-driven vision system for automated picking robots. This pre-trained deep-learning vision software enables model-free 3D robot picking of unknown objects with customizable vacuum multi-grippers. Delivering gripping poses (6-DoF) in milliseconds, the system handles items of various shapes, sizes, and packaging configurations.
The Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro significantly reduces costs while enhancing autonomy and scalability in robotic order-picking, making it an ideal solution for industries such as e-commerce that face challenges related to labor shortages and monotonous manual tasks.
This innovation is part of the Siemens Industrial Operations X portfolio within the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem. Industrial Operations X integrates software-defined and data-driven solutions to foster adaptable automation within industrial ecosystems. A crucial element of this approach is Simatic AX, a modern development environment that streamlines the creation and management of both physical and virtual controls.
With virtual PLCs deployed as software containers via industrial edge management, the system delivers enhanced flexibility and scalability. Additionally, the seamless integration with TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) ensures uninterrupted data flow from the robot order-picking cell to the overall operational process. This holistic approach enables manufacturers to develop adaptable and scalable robot order-picking systems tailored to specific needs.
Enhanced Flexibility and Collaboration
Robots equipped with Siemens AI vision software can autonomously identify and handle a wide range of unknown objects, offering greater flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments. Moreover, Siemens Xcelerator’s open ecosystem encourages collaboration and innovation through partnerships with certified technology providers like Zivid for industrial 3D cameras and Piab for vacuum tools. This approach supports the ongoing development of cutting-edge intralogistics solutions.
Siemens Industrial Copilot: AI Assistance for Complex Engineering
Siemens is also presenting the Siemens Industrial Copilot, a generative AI assistant for industrial engineering that simplifies the development of complex automation systems. Integrated seamlessly into the TIA Portal, the Industrial Copilot assists engineers with code generation and fault diagnosis, significantly reducing development time and minimizing errors. The tool empowers both seasoned and less experienced professionals to efficiently apply their knowledge, making advanced engineering more accessible.
Driving the Future of Intralogistics
By merging software-defined automation with data-driven technologies, Siemens is spearheading the transition to more adaptive, future-proof solutions in intralogistics. With the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem at the core of its innovations, the company is enabling industries to overcome complexity and enhance productivity in a rapidly evolving landscape.
