Challenges and Obstacles in Assembly Work in Sheltered Workshops

Assembly work in sheltered workshops faces a variety of challenges and obstacles. In this context, these challenges have been identified in this paper and can be divided into structural and technological challenges, which will be discussed in detail. Additionally, an outlook is provided on the role digital assembly assistance systems can play in addressing these challenges. Digital assembly assistance systems offer promising solutions to meet these demands by increasing efficiency and accuracy, enabling customization, and serving as training tools.