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Transport of Light Parts for Logistics Supply in Industrial Manufacturing Plants by Means of UAV

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Applying Drones to Current Societal and Industrial Challenges

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have revolutionized various industries by offering innovative solutions for tasks ranging from surveillance to logistics. This chapter presents a comprehensive study on the development and deployment of a hovercraft UAV system tailored for efficient light part delivery within a manufacturing plant environment. The system leverages a combination of technologies including computer vision, electromagnetic tags, ultrasonic sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes for precise corridor navigation. The indoor localization aspect is addressed through the implementation of ArUco markers, fused with Ultra-wideband (UWB) tags. These visual markers enable the UAV to accurately determine its position and orientation in complex indoor settings. The integration of ultrasonic sensors enhances the system’s capability to detect obstacles, enabling real-time adjustments to the flight path to ensure safe and reliable navigation. Additionally, the incorporation of the MPU6050 sensor provides crucial feedback for corridor navigation, allowing the UAV to maintain stability and orientation while maneuvering through tight spaces. Results demonstrate the successful localization accuracy and the ability to operate within confined pathways, mitigating the risk of disruptions in the manufacturing plant environment. The outcomes of this research contribute to advancing UAV-assisted logistics and operations within industrial settings.

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  1. Aerospace Area, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Heat Engines and Machines, and Fluids, Aerospace Engineering School, University of Vigo, Campus Ourense, 32004, Ourense, Spain

    Pedro Orgeira-Crespo, Guillermo Rey & Pablo Rouco Pousada

  2. Telecommunication Engineering School, atlanTTIC, University of Vigo, 36310, Ourense, Spain

    Fernando Aguado-Agelet

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  1. Deseño na Enxeñaría, Campus As Lagoas, Universidade de Vigo, Departamento de, Ourense, Orense, Spain

    Diego Carou

  2. Dept. of Business Manag. and Marketing, University of Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain

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Orgeira-Crespo, P., Rey, G., Pousada, P.R., Aguado-Agelet, F. (2024). Transport of Light Parts for Logistics Supply in Industrial Manufacturing Plants by Means of UAV. In: Carou, D., Sartal, A., Davim, J.P. (eds) Applying Drones to Current Societal and Industrial Challenges. Management and Industrial Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55571-8_6

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