The combination of humans and robots in the production of wiring harnesses represents a promising solution for increasing efficiency and precision in production. Especially in hybrid assembly teams where humans and machines interact with each other, new potential for flexible and adaptive manufacturing arises. Technologies such as environmental awareness and bidirectional communication between humans, robots, and assistance systems open up new possibilities for optimizing production processes.

In this lecture Prof. Dr. Tobias Kaupp from the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt on 8 July 2025 as part of the trend outlook will present the results of two research projects dealing with the integration of human-robot collaboration (HRC) in wiring harness production. The presentation will demonstrate how HRC systems can make production safer and more efficient through intelligent assistance systems and real-time monitoring of the workspace.

Further information about the Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences can be found at: https://www.thws.de/