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The rising number of lithium ion batteries from electric vehicles makes an economically advantageous and technically mature disassembly system for the end-of-life batteries inevitable.
The rising number of lithium ion batteries from electric vehicles makes an economically advantageous and technically mature disassembly system for the end-of-life batteries inevitable.
Robotic disassembly involves several research topics such as Task and Motion Planning (TAMP), robot tool design, and robot sensor-guided motion. Battery pack disassembly is a part of this field of applications as a practical approach to preserving operators’ safety and health by coping with the high variability of products [38, 64].
Disassembly Process of Lithium-Ion Traction Batteries The disassembly of lithium-ion traction batteries after reaching their end-of-life (EoL) represents a promising approach to maximize the purity of the segregated material .
If a disassembly of the modules down to cell level is planned in the future, further information about the cells, e.g., design (pouch, prismatic, cylindrical), weight, and dimensions, are required. As mentioned before, lithium-ion batteries are labelled with a “Li-ion” symbol.
Battery pack disassembly is a part of this field of applications as a practical approach to preserving operators’ safety and health by coping with the high variability of products [38, 64]. However, most authors agree that a fully automatic battery pack disassembly is not feasible with the current constraints [17, 21, 37, 41, 56].
The design of the disassembly system must consider the analysis of potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX) 1 of the area around the battery pack and, if necessary, adopt tools enabled to work in the corresponding ATEX zone.
The analysis highlights that a complete automatic disassembly remains difficult, while human-robot collaborative disassembly guarantees high flexibility and productivity. The paper introduces guidelines for designing a robotic cell to disassemble a battery pack with the support of an operator.
The rising number of lithium ion batteries from electric vehicles makes an economically advantageous and technically mature disassembly system for the end-of-life batteries inevitable.
Artificial intelligence and human-robot collaboration (HRC) to uphold LIB disassembly technology are pinpointed. LIB knowledge representation for disassembly, HRC-based LIB disassembly planning, and HRC-based LIB disassembly operations are summarised.
To recover the valuable raw materials and components from the battery packs, they must be disassembled and sorted at the end of their service life. Automated processes provide a basis …
Several interconnected modules can analyse the battery pack and, thanks to AI-based algorithms, make decisions on the EoL of the battery for further disassembly actions. Then, a perception unit, such as a vision system, acquires data, produces information, and stores it in a cloud for the execution unit, for example, a robot. Finally, an ...
EV-LIB disassembly is recognized as a critical bottleneck for mass-scale recycling. Automated disassembly of EV-LIBs is extremely challenging due to the large variety and uncertainty of retired EV-LIBs. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning (ML) provide new ways for addressing these problems.
This paper analyses the use of robotics for EVs'' battery pack disassembly to enable the extraction of the battery modules preserving their integrity for further reuse or recycling. The analysis highlights that a complete …
The DemoSens project, therefore, aims to develop an appropriate label and automated disassembly (see Figure 1) using machine learning methods. Considering the diversity and …
In this paper, a robotic disassembly platform using four industrial robots is proposed to automate the non-destructive disassembly of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle battery pack into modules. This work was conducted as …
As part of this project, Liebherr is developing strategies and processes for the automated disassembly of battery packs. The aim is to recover and recycle the highest possible proportion of raw materials by mechanically disassembling and sorting the components.
The LithoRec process also provides for manual disassembly activities that go beyond the classic dismantling scope to disassemble the battery pack housing, the battery management system (BMS), the wiring harness, and the cooling system before the separated battery modules are passed on to the next stage of the recycling process .
In the context of current societal challenges, such as climate neutrality, industry digitization, and circular economy, this paper addresses the importance of improving recycling practices for electric vehicle (EV) battery packs, with a specific focus on lithium–ion batteries (LIBs). To achieve this, the paper conducts a systematic review (using Google Scholar, …
As part of this project, Liebherr is developing strategies and processes for the automated disassembly of battery packs. The aim is to recover and recycle the highest …
Request PDF | Disassembly Automation for Recycling End-of-Life Lithium-Ion Pouch Cells | Rapid advances in the use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and ...
This paper analyses the use of robotics for EVs'' battery pack disassembly to enable the extraction of the battery modules preserving their integrity for further reuse or recycling. The analysis highlights that a complete automatic disassembly remains difficult, while human-robot collaborative disassembly guarantees high flexibility and ...
In order to realize an automated disassembly, a computer vision pipeline is proposed. The approach of instance segmentation and point cloud registration is applied and validated within a...
The DemoSens project, therefore, aims to develop an appropriate label and automated disassembly (see Figure 1) using machine learning methods. Considering the diversity and non-existing data on battery pack construction, the goal is to develop a flexible and adaptable approach to enable economical recycling. In addition, the use of sensor-based
The disassembly phase of the battery pack includes cutting cable ties, cutting cooling pipes, and cutting bonded battery modules and the battery bottom cover for separation [101]. Similarly, during the disassembly phase of battery modules, cutting operations are used to separate battery cells bonded together with adhesives and electrical connectors between …
Within the project LithoRec, Footnote 1 the methodology followed for the planning of disassembly activities for traction batteries as well as for the assessment of the automation potential consist of five steps as shown in Fig. 5.1.As a first step, a product analysis is carried out to determine joining technologies, used materials and disassembly priorities.
strategies and processes for the automated disassembly of battery packs and is a partner in the federal government-funded research project "ZIRKEL", which investigates the entire circular economy of traction batteries. Kempten (Germany), 02. March 2023 – Lithium-ion vehicle batteries are taken out of circulation once
EV-LIB disassembly is recognized as a critical bottleneck for mass-scale recycling. Automated disassembly of EV-LIBs is extremely challenging due to the large variety …
In this paper, a robotic disassembly platform using four industrial robots is proposed to automate the non-destructive disassembly of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle battery pack into modules. This work was conducted as a case study to demonstrate the concept of the autonomous disassembly of an electric vehicle battery pack. A two-step object ...
Artificial intelligence and human-robot collaboration (HRC) to uphold LIB disassembly technology are pinpointed. LIB knowledge representation for disassembly, HRC …
An Approach for Automated Disassembly of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs and High-Quality Recycling Using Computer Vision, Labeling, and Material Characterization. Recycling 2022, 7, 48. Recycling 2022, 7, 48.
Several interconnected modules can analyse the battery pack and, thanks to AI-based algorithms, make decisions on the EoL of the battery for further disassembly actions. …
In order to realize an automated disassembly, a computer vision pipeline is proposed. The approach of instance segmentation and point cloud registration is applied and validated within a...
Production line for lithium battery cells. michal-rojek/ iStock / Getty Images Plus. The need for EV battery production to become sustainable as well as timely is an ongoing challenge for battery makers. Festo —an automation supplier—argues that the solution can be found in automating the Electric Vehicle (EV) battery production journey, from material …
Additionally, the Lithion Battery product line can easily be scaled to accommodate a variety of applications – from 12 to 1000 volts using a large lithium ion battery pack. Similarly, this modular approach lends itself to increasing capacity by merely adding parallel strings. Each system includes a battery management system which monitors all cell voltages, temperatures, …
To recover the valuable raw materials and components from the battery packs, they must be disassembled and sorted at the end of their service life. Automated processes provide a basis for economic dismantling while minimizing the hazards to employees from high-voltage equipment. Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH uses its tried and tested automation ...
High-performance batteries such as lithium-ion batteries must meet strict safety requirements and maximum quality standards. KUKA integrates a large number of inspection stations into the planning of the system. Each individual component is repeatedly tested during the battery production process, culminating in the end-of-line test of the battery.
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