Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation

thesis Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation published CHe Robin Herbort author 86239 Dominik Green author 85489 Sven Hinrichsen author 49010 Tareq Ahram editor Waldemar Karwowski editor Carlo Martino editor Giuseppe Di Bucchianico editor Vincenzo Maselli editor DEP7020 department 8th International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2025) The application of Large Language Models (LLMs) for the automated generation of assembly instructions shows significant potential for improving work preparation in production processes. However, challenges remain regarding the overall information quality and precision of the generated instructions. In light of these challenges, this study explores how the information quality of automatically generated assembly instructions can be enhanced through the targeted provision of structured input data, such as Assembly and Quantity BOMs (Bills of Materials), as well as the use of optimized prompt chaining techniques. The methodology employs ChatGPT-4o in combination with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) within the Microsoft Azure environment. The results demonstrate that structured data inputs, particularly the use of Assembly BOMs with defined Tool-to-Component relations, significantly improve the precision and relevance of the generated instructions. Despite these advancements, achieving consistent information quality remains a barrier to broader practical implementation. Therefore, feedback loops should be integrated into the assembly instruction generation process to ensure continuous refinement and reliability. Future research should investigate the use of RAG or similar frameworks, focusing on optimizing data structures and implementing feedback mechanisms to enhance the automated generation of assembly instructions. AHFE 2025Rome, Italy eng Assembly InstructionRetrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)Large Language Model (LLM) Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2025): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems 2771-0718 978-1-964867-36-610.54941/ahfe1005883 160765-775 Herbort, Robin, Dominik Green, and Sven Hinrichsen. Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation. Edited by Tareq Ahram, Waldemar Karwowski, Carlo Martino, Giuseppe Di Bucchianico, and Vincenzo Maselli. Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2025): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems. Vol. 160. AHFE International. New York, NY: AHFE , 2025. <a href="https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005883">https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005883</a>.

Herbort, Robin, Dominik Green und Sven Hinrichsen. 2025. Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation. Hg. von Tareq Ahram, Waldemar Karwowski, Carlo Martino, Giuseppe Di Bucchianico, und Vincenzo Maselli. Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2025): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems. Bd. 160. AHFE International. New York, NY: AHFE . doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005883">10.54941/ahfe1005883</a>, .

Herbort, Robin/Green, Dominik/Hinrichsen, Sven: Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation, Bd. 160, hg. von Ahram, Tareq u. a., New York, NY 2025 (AHFE International). Herbort R, Green D, Hinrichsen S. Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation. Vol 160. (Ahram T, Karwowski W, Martino C, Di Bucchianico G, Maselli V, eds.). AHFE ; 2025:765-775. doi:<a href="https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005883">10.54941/ahfe1005883</a> Herbort, R., Green, D., & Hinrichsen, S. (2025). Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation. In T. Ahram, W. Karwowski, C. Martino, G. Di Bucchianico, & V. Maselli (Eds.), Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2025): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems (Vol. 160, pp. 765–775). AHFE . <a href="https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005883">https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005883</a> Herbort, Robin, et al. “Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation.” Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2025): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems, edited by Tareq Ahram et al., vol. 160, AHFE , 2025, pp. 765–75, <a href="https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005883">https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005883</a>. Herbort R, Green D, Hinrichsen S. Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation. Ahram T, Karwowski W, Martino C, Di Bucchianico G, Maselli V, editors. Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2025): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems. New York, NY: AHFE ; 2025. (AHFE International; vol. 160). R. Herbort, D. Green, S. Hinrichsen, Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation, AHFE , New York, NY, 2025. R. Herbort, D. Green, S. Hinrichsen, Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation, AHFE , New York, NY, 2025.

Herbort, Robin ; Green, Dominik ; Hinrichsen, Sven ; Ahram, T. ; Karwowski, W. ; Martino, C. ; Di Bucchianico, G. ; Maselli, V. (Hrsg.): Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation, AHFE International. Bd. 160. New York, NY : AHFE , 2025

R. Herbort, D. Green, and S. Hinrichsen, Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation, vol. 160. New York, NY: AHFE , 2025, pp. 765–775. doi: <a href="https://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005883">10.54941/ahfe1005883</a>. Herbort R, Green D and Hinrichsen S (2025) Automatic Creation of Assembly Instructions by Using Retrieval Augmented Generation, Ahram T et al. (eds). New York, NY: AHFE . 132912025-11-10T15:56:45Z2026-01-12T09:39:25Z