3rd World Congress on Smart Computing
(WCSC2026)

Organized by  

Soft Computing Research Society

in Association with 

International Auditors for Digital and Data Management Association, Bangkok Thailand

Venue

Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, Bangkok, Thailand

January 10-11, 2026 

The after-conference proceeding of the WCSC 2026 will be published in Springer Book Series, ‘Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems’.

Prahlad Chowdhury

Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) in Automotive using SAP DM Orchestration of Cobot Work-Cells

Abstract:

This study presents a digital framework for managing human–robot collaboration work cells in automotive manufacturing using SAP Digital Manufacturing. The aim is to improve workflow efficiency, safety, and productivity by integrating real-time shop-floor data, sensor inputs, and enterprise systems. A mixed-methods approach was applied, combining a literature review with system analysis, followed by the design and simulation of a digital twin for a collaborative robot work cell. The framework was validated through both simulation and real-world experiments. Results show that SAP Digital Manufacturing effectively assigns repetitive, precision-based tasks to collaborative robots, enabling human operators to focus on complex decision-making. Task completion times improved by 20-30 percent, throughput increased by 10-15 percent, and safety incidents were reduced by up to 25 percent. The study concludes that ERP-driven human–robot collaboration can significantly enhance automotive manufacturing and supports the transition toward Industry 5.0.

Profile:

Prahlad Chowdhury is a GBCI-certified Sustainability Excellence Associate and a SAFe-certified Agile Practitioner with over 22 years of experience across information technology, manufacturing, and supply chains. He holds multiple advanced industry certifications from SAP, IBM, and Sun Technologies, with deep expertise in Smart and Digital Manufacturing solutions. Prahlad is widely recognized for navigating complex business processes and driving Industry 4.0-led transformations that enable sustainable growth. He serves as a technical advisor, evaluator, industry researcher, and judge, and has authored numerous research papers published in SCOPUS-indexed and IEEE journals. He also serves on editorial boards and as a peer reviewer for international journals and is a frequent keynote speaker and session chair at global conferences, advancing Smart Manufacturing through enterprise AI.