Autonomous vehicles as self-driving assembly items: rethinking internal logistics in automotive assembly

Key Points

• To explore the use of autonomous vehicles in streamlining internal logistics for automotive assembly processes.
• Conducted a comprehensive literature review on autonomous vehicles in logistics.
• Analyzed existing logistics workflows within automotive assembly lines.
• Proposed a model for integrating autonomous vehicles into assembly logistics.
• Identified key benefits of using autonomous vehicles in reducing transportation time within assembly.
• Highlighted improvements in operational efficiency and reduced human error.
• Outlined potential cost savings from implementing autonomous vehicle technology.