Siemens unveils AI-powered Operations Copilot and Safe Velocity software for safer, smarter autonomous transport in factories

Siemens Boosts Autonomous Production with AI-Driven Robotics for Guided Vehicles

At automatica, the leading automation and robotics trade show, Siemens announced plans to integrate its Operations Copilot into driverless transport systems and mobile robots. The Operations Copilot acts as an industrial assistant for machine operation and maintenance, providing a clear interface between humans and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) or automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

This integration allows operations teams to configure and assign tasks to AMRs and AGVs, such as transporting materials across the shop floor. By using generative AI, Siemens is advancing the automation of factory processes, making operations smoother and more efficient.

Enhanced Operations Copilot for Smarter Fleet Management

Siemens is expanding the Operations Copilot capabilities by introducing AI agents specifically developed for AMRs and AGVs. These AI agents assist not only with the commissioning of individual vehicles but also with managing entire fleets.

Commissioning AGVs is often time-consuming, as these vehicles must be integrated into existing IT and OT systems and configured for specific routes and transfer points. The Operations Copilot simplifies this by using AGV sensors and cameras to create a precise model of the environment. It also accesses technical documentation and real-time system data through its AI interface, enabling engineers and operators to deploy and troubleshoot vehicles more efficiently.

According to Rainer Brehm, CEO of factory automation at Siemens, integrating physical and virtual AI agents creates a new way for humans, robots, and AI to interact. This helps customers deploy autonomous transport systems faster, operate them more efficiently, and improve safety—paving the way for more autonomous factories.

Safe Velocity Software Enhances Shop Floor Safety

AGVs rely on navigation and sensors to move safely around production floors without human intervention. They automatically slow down or stop when obstacles or people appear in their path.

Siemens’ new Safe Velocity software enables real-time, fail-safe monitoring of vehicle speed by dynamically adjusting the protective fields of safety laser scanners. TÜV-certified and compatible with various AGV hardware and software, Safe Velocity improves safety systems to meet strict industrial standards.

This solution reduces the need for extra safety hardware, simplifying system design, saving space on vehicles, lowering engineering complexity, and minimizing cabling—all while maintaining functional safety.

Why This Matters for Operations Professionals

• Streamlined commissioning: Reduced setup time for AMRs and AGVs means faster deployment and less downtime.
• Improved fleet management: AI agents provide better control and monitoring of autonomous vehicles across the factory.
• Enhanced safety: Safe Velocity software offers advanced, TÜV-certified protection, reducing hardware needs and complexity.
• Greater operational efficiency: The Operations Copilot interface makes assigning and managing tasks easier, supporting smooth material flow.

Operations teams looking to stay ahead in autonomous production should consider how intelligent interfaces and safety software like Siemens’ can improve workflow and reduce risk.

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