Learning factory for 5G and AI in production, Tongji University, China
Operational Status
Professor: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Weimin Zhang
- Advisor board
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Weimin Zhang, Tongji University
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Junying Min, Tongji University
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Fleischer, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Dr.-Ing. Christopher Ehrmann, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dieter Kreimeier, Ruhr-University Bochum
- Dr.-Ing. Christopher Prinz, Ruhr-University Bochum
- In operation since 2018
- 1 FTE secretary
- 48 FTE student assistants
- 10 days of training courses
- 30 trained students
Latest developments
- Construction of a 5G and AI test bed for production
- Cloud/Edge computing for machine tools predictive maintenance. For example, integration of vibration sensors to observe machine tool status and implement predictive maintenance of bearing in machine spindle
- Implementation of AI technologies to identify tool features and tool wear condition
- Using AI algorithms to compensate displacement and improve geometrical accuracy, in the robot-based forming process for difficult-to-form materials
Topics for research and training
- Application of 5G and AI technologies in production
- Design and development of 5G adapter
- Cloud/Edge computing using AI for machine tools predictive maintenance
- Programming of robot-based flexible forming processes
- Sensor and data acquisition in robot-based flexible forming processes
- Joint stiffness identification of robots, position compensation and control with AI algorithms
