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Integration of Industrial Robots to Enhance Warehouse Efficiency in an Industry 4.0 Environment Using Digital Twin Technology

Title
Integration of Industrial Robots to Enhance Warehouse Efficiency in an Industry 4.0 Environment Using Digital Twin Technology
Creator
Pounraj, Manikandan; James Periyanayagam, L.; Lobo, Jennifer Pearline; Ashwitha, P.
Description
An automated warehouse serves as a facility designed for the storage of materials with a comprehensive inventory management system. This system meticulously monitors the loading and unloading of materials with minimal human intervention. The core operations within an automated warehouse are executed through the utilization of sophisticated software tools. This specific system falls within the purview of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). The integration of industrial robots is a pivotal aspect of warehouse automation, serving to meet the demands of efficiency while simultaneously reducing space requirements and overall operational costs within the warehouse management system. Industrial robots excel in executing processes swiftly and with precision, enhancing overall operational efficiency. This paper outlines the authors approach, which involves the programming of an industrial controller and the utilization of an Industry 4.0 Application Programming Interface (API) to facilitate communication with a 3D warehouse in Factory IO for loading materials. The programming of the industrial controller is carried out using the Sequential Function Chart (SFC) language, adhering to the IEC61131-3 standard. 2026 Scrivener Publishing LLC.
Source
Integrated Systems: Embedded, Signal Processing, and Communication;pp.1-11
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
wiley
Subject
CODESYS; digital twin; factory IO; industrial robots; Industry 4.0; sequential function chart; sustainable manufacturing; warehouse automation
Coverage
Pounraj M., Centre of Excellence in Automation, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; James Periyanayagam L., Centre of Excellence in Automation, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Lobo J.P., Centre of Excellence in Automation, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Ashwitha P., Centre of Excellence in Automation, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 978-139431176-7; 978-139431173-6;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Pounraj, Manikandan; James Periyanayagam, L.; Lobo, Jennifer Pearline; Ashwitha, P., “Integration of Industrial Robots to Enhance Warehouse Efficiency in an Industry 4.0 Environment Using Digital Twin Technology,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/23936.

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