MHCL 2026 conference
50th Anniversary (1976–2026)

Section: Logistics and Intralogistics Systems
Abstract: Pick-by-Light is a widely used technology in manual order picking systems to support the employees by giving them visual information of the order. The available devices are generally wired, hence they are inflexible to restructurings associated with high installation costs. The focus of the research is the development of a wireless, flexible and low-cost solution by using wireless sensor networks to transfer information in an ad-hoc network. This kind of network is capable to organize itself, so adding and removing storage shelves can be done without having to reconfigure the system. The approach used for the development of the new order picking system “Pick-by-Local-Light”, is the v-model, a methodology for the design of mechatronic systems. This method lead to several concepts which were evaluated by deploying an extended use case analysis. The result is an innovative new information provision system making use of the employees’ location for guidance and for approach-based extra functions.

Armin Lang, M. Sc.
Scientific Assistant
Technische Universität München
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Andreas Hölczli, M. Sc.
Scientific Assistant
Fraunhofer institute for integrated circuits
Division for supply chain services

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wi.-Ing.
W.A. Günthner
Professor
Technische Universität München
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering