Multiple products management system with sensors array in automated storage and retrieval systems

8th TSME-International Conference on Mechanical Engineering

Vongbunyong, Supachai^1 ; Roengritronnachai, Perawat^1 ; Kongsanit, Savanut^1 ; Chanok-Owat, Chawisa^1 ; Polchankajorn, Pongsakorn^1

Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing Research Group, Institute of Field Robotics, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, 126 Pracha Uthit Rd, Bang Mot, Thung Khru, Bangkok

10140, Thailand^1

关键词: Automated storage and retrieval system;    Cartesian Robots;    Concept prototype;    Management systems;    Multiple products;    Prototype system;    Space utilization;    Storage and retrievals;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/297/1/012052/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/297/1/012052

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) have now been widely used in a number of industries due to its capability to automatically manage the storage of products in effective ways. One of the key features of AS/RS is that each rack is not assigned for a specific product resulting in the benefit of space utilization and logistics related issues. In this research, sensor arrays are equipped at each rack in order to enhance this feature. As a result, various products can be identified and mixed in each rack, so that the space utilization efficiency can be increased. To prove the concept, a prototype system consisting of a Cartesian robot that manages the storage and retrieval of products with 9 variations based on size and color. The concept of Cyber-Physical System and self-awareness of the system are also implemented in this concept prototype.