Validation of Cloud-Controlled Autonomous Mobile Robots in a Real Semiconductor Plant

Abstract

This paper gives a detailed outline of the trial and the validation of cloud-controlled collaborative mobile robots applied in a real semiconductor factory of Bosch in Reutlin-gen, Germany. Two Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are controlled from the cloud over a 5G Standalone (SA) private network deployed inside the plant. We describe the methodology adopted to validate and evaluate this use case, using the industry goals set by the factory management to understand how much each industry goal is affected by the usage of 5G and cloud technologies. We then present the test results of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in various validation scenarios executed in the operational factory. Finally, we demonstrate that 5G technology is ready to be used for the considered industrial application.