The robotics ecosystem for automotive plants
Built inside BMW Group production. iw.hub heavy-payload AMRs run line-side of body, paint, and final assembly at takt time, in mixed traffic, across three shifts.
Deployed at scale in vehicle assembly
1,000+
iw.hubs
98.5% availability, sustained across multiple plants.
2,800
missions/day
Scaled from single-route pilot to full production fleet.
1,700
missions/day
Fully automated production supply across three shifts.
Engineered for line-side production realities
Automotive plants run on tight takt times, mixed traffic, three-shift schedules, and production lines that keep running through every phase of deployment. iw.hubs and Idealworks OS were built inside that environment.
Line-side delivery on takt
Idealworks OS times every material move to your line's takt window. Routing adjusts automatically when upstream or downstream conditions change.
Runs in mixed traffic
iw.hubs operate on floors shared with workers, forklifts, and legacy vehicles. Routes are managed in software — the floor stays exactly as it is.
Three-shift continuous operation
iw.hubs run across all three shifts, automatically transitioning between cycles.
Live-plant deployment
Production keeps running through every phase of rollout and expansion. Validate the full configuration in simulation before any robot moves on the floor.
Mixed-fleet coordination
Idealworks OS orchestrates iw.hubs alongside third-party AMRs and legacy AGVs through the VDA 5050 interface. One control layer, mixed sources.
From mission request to confirmed delivery
Validate the deployment in a digital twin of your facility before any hardware moves. The configuration that runs in iw.sim runs on the floor.
Mission triggered
A request comes from your MES, WMS, ERP, a line-side call button, or a smart gateway. Idealworks OS receives it and assigns the next available iw.hub on takt-aligned timing.
Pickup and load engagement
The iw.hub navigates to the pickup point and engages the dolly, pallet, or kitting cart. SLAM-based navigation maps routes in software, using the facility as it already exists.
Fleet moves through mixed traffic
iw.hubs share the floor with workers, forklifts, manual tugs, and legacy AGVs. SLAM navigation adapts to blocked aisles, route changes, and shift-pattern flow.
Line-side delivery confirmed
The load arrives at the assembly station inside its takt window. The mission is confirmed and logged in Idealworks OS.
Operations data feeds back
Idealworks OS updates your WMS or MES and uses mission data to refine routing and dispatch. Planning teams gain visibility into flows that were previously hand-logged or invisible.
IW.HUB
Autonomous underride AMR built for automotive production
- Payload up to 1,000 kg
- Speed up to 8 km/h
- Navigation: SLAM — no infrastructure changes required
- Routes mapped in software, using your existing facility
- VDA 5050 fleet interface
IDEALWORKS OS
The orchestration layer that coordinates your fleet
- Coordinates Idealworks AMRs, third-party robots, and legacy AGVs from a single interface
- Direct integration with SAP, WMS, and MES
- Real-time mission tracking across all active missions
- VDA 5050 interface for third-party and legacy vehicle coordination
Customer success stories
Proven across automotive plants
1,200
Robots across 10 locations
BMW Group achieves enterprise-scale automation by coordinating a massive fleet of robots across three continents.
ROI
After one year
DRÄXLMAIER Group automates manual logistics tasks to significantly enhance operational efficiency and safety.
100
KM driven per day
Discover how Shape Corp. transitioned from manual tugger trains to a fully automated intralogistics process.
1,700
Missions every day
MoldTecs maintains a completely automated production supply using eight iw.hubs at its Sonneberg site.
Map your automotive rollout
Configured to your plant. Scoped to your production schedule.
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