Audi said in a statement that unlike other wireless technologies, 5G is more reliable, reacts more robustly to high usage levels and is therefore particularly suitable for connecting sensors, machines and devices operated by human beings.
The focus of the project is the use of an industrial robot to install an airbag module into the steering wheel of an Audi.
The robot cell is protected by safety sensors. As soon as a human hand breaks through the cell's light curtain, the robot stops automatically.
The high-frequency (fieldbus) communication required for this is facilitated by the low latency time of one millisecond.
Using 5G, interaction between humans and machine is now possible wirelessly.
“5G combines all points in our production environment and this leads to enormous improvements in flexibility and connectivity and shows how humans and robots can work together safely,” said Audi Neckarsulm chief (Planning Body Shop Automation Technology) Arjen Kreis.
Audi and Ericsson have been testing the use of 5G wireless and network technology for the production of vehicles since 2018.
