AutoTruck and helyOS: Enabling highly efficient yard operation by automation

The paper shows a new approach for highly efficient yard operation by automation with a new control centre software approach for gated areas, called helyOS. This software is currently developed in different research projects. This paper describes the concept of helyOS along with its capabilities, features and possible future extensions. Its first-time application is the fully automated, electrically driven AutoTruck - a distribution truck, which can drive autonomously within a distribution centre. By this example, the authors show how helyOS can aid an efficient handling of automated vehicles.