Identification of possible use cases of smart glasses in intralogistics and conceptual design of a specific scenario

Abstract

Identification of possible deployment scenarios of smart glasses in intralogistics and conceptual design of a specific scenario. This master thesis examines the identification of case studies where smart glasses technology can be used in intralogistics. In addition, a conceptual design of a concrete scenario and its application in a plant of an automotive company illustrates the thesis.In intralogistics, much untapped potential could be realised using digitalisation. This thesis addresses smart glasses technology and its benefits for intralogistics in the automotive sector.Many new technologies that have become known in the course of Industry 4.0 do not have a standard in conventional process planning for logistics processes. The following research problem was therefore developed: no standardised recommendation for smart glasses technology in intralogistics exists. This thesis describes the theoretical fundamentals and presents the current state of the art.Furthermore, it elaborates the technology of smart glasses and brings it into the context of intralogistics. The methodological approach includes literature research and a personal interview with the head of the logistics and supply chain management department of the Fraunhofer Institute. The core of this thesis is the identification of use cases in intralogistics, with a focus on the three significant processes inintralogistics:1. storage and retrieval of materials 2. picking of material supply and 3. assembly line feeding.The identification and evaluation of the use cases are assessed through the literaturereview and the expert interview. Finally, a concrete scenario from industry, which the author conducted as a pilot test, is presented. The use case is detailed, and a processrelated evaluation is performed. The master's thesis ends with a critical discussion, a conclusion and an outlook.