Audi Hungaria has successfully implemented a fleet of 30 self-driving robots to support the production of its Premium Platform Electric (PPE) drive, which began mass production last November. These automated guided vehicles (AGVs) deliver essential components across three key production areas: transmission component machining, stator assembly, and powertrain assembly.
The introduction of AGVs to the PPE production line started in 2021, with extensive testing to ensure functionality and safety. These tests included verifying sensor accuracy and connectivity, ensuring the robots would stop appropriately when detecting obstacles.
The project reached a significant milestone during its trial run, where Audi Hungaria’s team simulated production demands before final performance and availability testing. After around three years of rigorous testing, the robots were fully integrated into the production line.
Currently, these robots cover 131 kilometers daily to deliver parts, demonstrating their critical role in streamlining production. Audi Hungaria's in-house team also developed advanced software to monitor and analyse the robots' performance, including battery charge levels, utilisation rates, and operational efficiency, ensuring continuous optimisation of the production process.
