Digital Twin in Intralogistics

Closed Human-Computer Interaction Bachelor Project Embodiment Lab Industry Cooperation

Background

The SSI Schäfer Group is the world’s leading provider of modular warehousing and logistics solutions. In order to make intralogistics processes successful, smooth order processing and thus efficient order picking is an important criterion for success. That is why SSI Schäfer has developed a range of picking systems that ensure highest picking quality together with sophisticated ergonomic design to enhance productivity and reduce physical strain. One core workstation is the Advanced Pick Station, which is suitable for small and throwable items that can be gripped with one hand. Here, unmixed goods are picked directly into order bins and cartons. Workstations like this one come with unique requirements regarding ergonomics and efficiency. To ensure a working process that is as physically sparing as possible for the worker and overall efficient, this station is subject to a continuous optimization process. This process is now to be supported with the help of virtual reality.

The goal of the project is to simulate the interaction with such a workstation and to compare this simulation with a physical station. SSI Schäfer provides the 3D models of the station.

Tasks

The project will focus on the following tasks:

• Acquaintance with the topic
• Design and implementation of the picking process
• Comparative study between the VR station and a physical station
• Evaluation and presentation of results

The project will be organized according to the basic principles of SCRUM, an agile project management method for software development. A group of 4 to 8 students will work as a team.

Prerequisites

• Introduction to Programming (Java, C++ or C#), e.g., 10-MCS-EinP
• Introduction to MCS, e.g., 06-MCS-GL-AP
• Statistics 1 and 2, e.g., 06-PSY-STAT-1 and 06-PSY-STAT-2
• Advanced Programming, e.g., 10-MCS-GADS, 10-MCS-EPP and 10-MCS-SPSE
• Usability and Software Ergonomics, e.g., 06-MCS-Usab
• Interactive Computer Graphics, e.g., 10-MCS-ICGV
• Software Quality, e.g., 10-MCS-SQ and 10-MCS-ST

Optional

• Game Engine Experience (Unity)

Cooperation

The project is conducted within the XR Hub Würzburg and in cooperation with the SSI Schäfer Group.

Cooperation Partners

Contact Persons at the University Würzburg