Using systems engineering for improving autonomous robot performance

Handling complexity is a major challenge for the development of product systems, especially in the field of autonomous robots. Considering the production system of such an autonomous robot, which is more and more realized by collaborative System of Systems (SoS), increases the complexity. To manage this complexity, a systematic approach is necessary. The following paper describes an approach to analyze and derive design recommendations based on the principles of Generic Systems Engineering (GSE). This approach uses a common model of thinking, a unified system model and a standardized procedure to develop a system. The system model is actualized within the procedure and allows a problem localization for further design changes. A simplification is achieved by limiting the considerate part of system over functionalities.