Küpper, ChristophChristophKüpperRösch, JaninaJaninaRöschPorada, AndreasAndreasPoradaLoidl, KarinKarinLoidlSeitz, JochenJochenSeitzWinkler, HerwigHerwigWinkler2024-05-292024-05-292023https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/4689632-s2.0-85179881076The digitalization and automation of processes are essential for successful industrial production systems. Real-time positioning data is crucial for intelligent, automated, and quality-assured production. However, the lack of standardization in current real-time locating systems leads to high costs, inoperability, and limited multi-vendor availability. On the other hand, 5G technology offers in theory opportunities for high-accuracy positioning beyond mobile communication. Local 5G networks in industrial settings could leverage existing infrastructure for positioning. Although previous research demonstrates the theoretical capabilities of 5G positioning, practical trials cannot be performed due to hardware still being in early research developmental stages. This research aims to close the gap between research and industrial use by assessing the technical feasibility of 5G indoor positioning in an automotive production environment. To achieve this, use cases from research and industry are categorized into different scenarios based on distinct requirements. Representative use cases are analyzed considering system requirements and their feasibility. For this, first the overall concept of 5G positioning is tested in a research lab, followed by simulations of 5G positioning in an industrial environment. This is performed to determine the technical capability and expected accuracy. The simulations show that sub-meter accuracies can be achieved when combining 5G positioning with line-of-sight filtering. This study highlights the promising role of 5G as a real-time locating system in industrial settings. However, further research is needed to evaluate its accuracy and reliability in complex practical scenarios. Real industrial piloting will contribute to the validation and optimization of 5G positioning systems, facilitating widespread adoption across industries.en5G PositioningAutomotive ProductionFeasibilityconference paper