DemoDatenPro: Methods for Semi-automatic Disassembly and Data Acquisition in Circular Economies

The central focus of the circular economy is on the technological advancement of recycling materials, devices, and machines. Notable efforts are evident in the automotive industry, where the European government mandates an 85% recycling rate for cars. In the circular economy framework, manual labor predominantly drives processes of reuse and repair. The challenges arise from the vast array of similar yet distinct products, the lack of machine-readable information, and the difficulty in automating processes related to reuse and repair. Addressing these challenges, the ongoing project DemoDatenPro aims to enhance the acquisition of disassembly information by utilizing a machine-readable “digital product passport” and showcasing the outcomes through a robotic assistant. Subsequent developments strive to refine human-robot interaction and explore the application of artificial intelligence to generalize disassembly information. This paper introduces key research questions, initial concepts, and planned research demonstrator associated with the DemoDatenPro project.