Can a
Real-Time Locating System teach automated vehicles to see traffic lights?
Can a
Real-Time Locating System teach automated vehicles to see traffic lights?
Automotive
Volkswagen Autoeuropa
Portugal
Volkswagen
Autoeuropa increasingly relies on automation
Many
AGV´s and human piloted tugger trains take parts to the assembly lines
Regulation
of traffic in the crossroad of the factory, that would grand higher safety and
controlled flow, was needed
Overload
of Wi-fi signals and automated machines working at the same time
Implementation
during pandemic
Combination
of SIMATIC RTLS real-time locating system and traffic lights, connected to industrial
controllers and Location Intelligence software
RTLS4030G
Ultra-wideband (UWB) gateways, RTLS4030T and RTLS4060T transponders
Traffic
control system implemented with the partner Introsys
Processing
of traffic data in real-time
Instant
and flexible management of virtual geofences
"The change was more meaningful than expected; workers were pleasantly
surprised and welcomed a traffic authority to manage asset circulation,
immediately recognizing the increase in safety when crossing the area."
