ActiveAssist

Modular, connected, and interactive… The new assistance system from Bosch Rexroth, ActiveAssist, is revolutionising the manual workstation. The ActiveAssist software solution supports employees with targeted information and help functions to guarantees high process reliability.

The open software solution is another building block on the road to the factory of the future. ActiveAssist identifies the workpiece by RFID or barcode and loads the required work plan immediately onto the monitor. Work instructions are then projected directly onto the work surface using a projector and the correct grab container is marked. This guides the employee step by step through the workflow, all the information ergonomically positioned in their field of vision.

Key Technical Data

Web-based configurator
Data management: user management, order management
Communication with MES/ERP systems via XML interface
Context-based provision of information
Hardware solutions: e.g. depth-sensing camera, projector, pick-to-light

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Advantages at a Glance

Modular

Modular design in both software and hardware and freely configurable, the appropriate scope is available for every application case.

Incorporation of sensors from various manufacturers is possible.

Connected

ActiveAssist is a flexible and open system thanks to its web-based software and standardised interfaces.

Seamless connection of many systems and assembly stations is possible.

Interactive

Many different assistance functions can be realised by connecting touchscreens, 3D cameras and projectors.

Virtual button directly above the workstation ensure optimal ergonomic operability of the software by the employee.

Special Components

ActiveAssist basic set

Forms the basis of ActiveAssist
Creation of individual workflows
Shows step-by-step work instructions on a touchscreen
Web-based configuration: intuitive integration of assembly processes, online and offline
Data management: user and order management

ActiveAssist projection module

Expands the Active Assist basic set
Projects the work steps onto the assembly line
Marks grab containers or points of interest (e.g. screw positions) in the workplace
Increases efficiency through the provision of information in an ergonomic viewing field

ActiveAssist hand tracking module

Expands the ActiveAssist projection module
Reliably tracks employee’s hand movements without the distracting sensor on the wrist
Improves process reliability by recognising gripping movements

Baton screwdriver control

Defines the precise torque for all functions of the baton screwdriver
Improves process reliability by releasing baton screwdrivers at the desired process step

Product identification

Determine the product variant by reading RFID (HF/UHF) or barcodes (barcodes or Data Matric codes)
Saves the production data (incl. workstation and production step) in one production database
Always displays the right information: Product identification ensures the right workflow is uploaded in the software

Incorporation of conventional pick-to-light systems

ActiveAssist can be expanded with classic pick-to-light components e.g. to connect side/end shelving or to detect large-scale material supply at the workstation

Industries and Customer Applications

Production with:
- High proportion of manual work processes
- High variance
- High degree of process reliability
Automotive industry
Electronics industry
ESD environments