eXtended Intelligence for Rapid Cognitive Reconfiguration
XIRCON is an advanced research initiative led by KIT and Arts et Métiers ParisTech, aimed at enhancing the flexibility of modern manufacturing systems. Through the integration of Digital Twins (DTs), eXtended Reality (XR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), XIRCON aims to reduce reconfiguration time by up to 58%, while ensuring efficient and error-free production processes. Our goal is to create a human-centered cognitive support system that accelerates system reconfiguration while minimizing downtime.
The project aims to provide a human-centered cognitive support system to speed up reconfiguration processes while minimizing the downtime of manufacturing systems. XIRCON stands for eXtended Intelligence for Rapid Cognitive Reconfiguration and is combining three state-of-the-art technologies:
XIRCON is being validated on a cutting-edge production system known as value stream kinematics at the wbk Institute for Production Science at KIT. The system's adaptability makes it ideal for testing the cognitive support system developed within XIRCON, ensuring real-world applicability and relevance.
XIRCON has the potential to transform manufacturing systems by reducing reconfiguration times from several weeks to less than a day, drastically improving operational efficiency and system adaptability. Our system is designed to reduce human error, increase flexibility, and support a wide variety of production environments.
XIRCON actively engages in international collaboration through a variety of partnerships, lab exchanges, and participation in global conferences. The project’s research in Digital Twins (DTs), eXtended Reality (XR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been showcased at international conferences and industrial fairs, such as the CIRP CMS Conference, IEEE CECON, EMO Hannover, VivaTech Paris, and more.
XIRCON maintains strong regional and international ties through lab visits and exchanges. During the Interregional XR Days, project members visited labs across the region, engaging with cutting-edge XR research. Beyond the region, the team has also participated in lab visits and doctoral schools in France and Spain, further strengthening collaborations. Additionally, XIRCON hosted a visiting researcher from Uni Burgos in Spain at KIT, facilitating deeper academic exchange and research collaboration.
By participating in these international collaborations and global events, XIRCON continues to drive innovation in reconfigurable manufacturing systems, leveraging global expertise to tackle complex challenges in production technology.
XIRCON maintains strong regional and international ties through lab visits and exchanges. During the Interregional XR Days, project members visited labs across the region, engaging with cutting-edge XR research. Beyond the region, the team has also participated in lab visits and doctoral schools in France and Spain, further strengthening collaborations. Additionally, XIRCON hosted a visiting researcher from Uni Burgos in Spain at KIT, facilitating deeper academic exchange and research collaboration.
Research Coordinator "Software-System-Architectures"