Applied Sciences (Jun 2024)

Smart Electric Three-Wheeled Unit for the Manufacturing Industry

  • Juraj Kováč,
  • Peter Malega,
  • Jozef Svetlík

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/app14114933
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 11
p. 4933

Abstract

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This article presents the design of a smart three-wheeled unit for the manufacturing industry with the aim of optimizing and automating internal logistical processes. It presents an innovative solution that combines the advantages of mobility, intelligent transportation technology, and smart devices to ensure the efficient movement of materials and raw materials in manufacturing facilities. The article describes the design, production, and testing of the tricycle in a real manufacturing environment of the production system and the testing of the proposed smart devices. It evaluates the advantages of the electric smart tricycle, including increased efficiency, reduced costs, and more flexible production processes. The results of this study suggest that the intelligent three-wheeled unit represents a promising technological innovation with the potential to increase competitiveness and productivity in manufacturing enterprises.

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