Designing robotic tools for safe and efficient disassembly of automotive battery packs

Abstract The paper describes the experience gained from designing robotic tools for Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Packs (BPs), specifically, pack-to-module, non-destructive, and partially destructive disassembly with operator support. The design evaluates the technological requirements for disassembly, involving the risk of potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX) in the region around the BP. The study optimises the number of robotics tools, adopting solutions that privilege commercial components to reduce costs and for straightforward industrial adoption. The work proposes solutions in accordance with current international standards and details the implementation process.