Latency-aware scheduling is particularly important in the areas of automation, Industry and Factory 4.0 and the Internet of Things. The term describes how specific attention is paid to ensuring that digital processes run without disruptive delays. Latency refers to the time that elapses between the sending of a command and its actual execution.
In modern factories, for example, machines are constantly communicating with each other. When a robot arm passes a component to another station, the receiving machine must be ready at the right moment. Small delays, i.e. high latencies, can disrupt the entire production process and lead to production errors. Latency-aware scheduling ensures that each process step is planned in such a way that no unnecessary waiting times occur and all systems work together optimally.
An illustrative example: in the manufacture of cars, centralised software controls many production robots. With the help of latency-aware scheduling, all commands are coordinated so that parts move smoothly from station to station. This makes production faster, safer and more efficient. This enables companies to save resources and increase their competitiveness.
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