Performance availability evaluation of smart devices in materials handling systems

Abstract

This paper provides a description and analysis of research in material handling systems in regard to energyharvesting, ultra-low-power devices. Particular attention is paid to the inBin smart device, energy-harvesting, and the performance availability of material handling systems. A detailed description of the hardware platform, architecture and testbed is provided and an approach to model systems with a large number of devices is presented. Within the proposed model, two scenarios are simulated and their implications for the architecture of future materials handling systems are discussed.

Cloud and IoT Applications in Material Handling Automation and Intralogistics

“…Performance availability evaluation is also another area that IoT technology could be supportive within material handling. Based on [33], a simulation platform is proposed that can enable the evaluation and optimization of material handling systems via the use of IoT technology. A real-world application with autonomous smart devices is explained, with the use of smart bins within a warehouse.…”

Development of a measurement platform for indoor photovoltaic energy harvesting in materials handling applications

“…Structure, behavior and performance of these multi object systems can be modified based on cooperation strategies between modules. During the last years, cyber-physical and embedded systems are used for the realization of these smart objects in the field of materials handling as a part of the overall Internet of Things (IoT) revolution [3].…”

“…Some inBin operations such as communication are energy intensive [3]. Hence, to guarantee uninterrupted energy neutral operation, more energy should be harvested than the current demand.…”

Synergies of Advanced Technologies and Role of VANET in Logistics and Transportation

“…For material handling, authors in [62] explained material handling system via analysis and performance availability in regard to energy-harvesting, ultra-low-power devices. They also discussed details of the hardware platform including architecture and testbed.…”

“…Communication among vehicles is discussed in [25] and authors presented the concept of car-2-car communication as 'smart object' and aimed to increase driving with comfort and safety. This communication should be secure and Synchronization issue A real-time production logistics synchronization system [59] Operation time and information flow IoT enabled 1SLP process to reduce excessive operation times and integrate with the network information [61] Food and agribusiness industry Reference architecture for IoT-based logistic information systems where it supported the provision of affordable tailor-made solutions [62] Material handling Material handling systems in regard to energy-harvesting, ultra-low-power devices [63] Safety and monitoring Monitoring system for heavy loads in the open air environment with safety monitoring system confidential [66]. The article [24] discussed its support for applications that notify about route hazards and incidents to both the drivers and logistics coordinators.…”