More and more companies are relying on autonomous transportation systems in logistics, but many are faced with the challenge of integrating different automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) into a functioning overall system in order to control them efficiently. The Aulis fleet management system developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML in Dortmund is a solution specifically designed for internal goods transport.
Aulis is a modular software platform that serves as a central control system for various autonomous vehicles and robots. It enables companies to coordinate the routes and operations of AGVs and AMRs and to achieve seamless cooperation between the individual units. The platform is flexibly configurable and can be adapted to specific operational requirements, such as warehouse logistics or transport processes. A key advantage is the plug-and-play principle: new or additional vehicles or technologies can be integrated into the Aulis system with minimal effort – comparable to the simple commissioning of a standardized hardware module in a PC. This ensures standardized communication between the robot and the vehicle fleet as well as with the environment.
As Aulis is available as open source, companies benefit from cost advantages, retain control over their data and can further develop the software according to their needs.