Respect of ergonomic rules for operator working area.Increase of flexibility at affordable cost.ğenceless approach for cost and space saving Open problem:.HRC safety tools (h/w devices, s/w, integrated solutions) in manual assembly scenario.Project Results: During the project activities, the following S/T results were extracted: ER1 - SAFETY TOOLS FOR HUMAN ROBOT COLLABORATION Owner: COMAU Description of exploitable solution: A second demonstration focused on handling of large parts by overhead robots for measurement applications and the last one on the white goods industry for the inner liner assembly. Two demonstrations in automotive involved the assembly of the rear wheel group and the execution of logistics tasks. The project was based on industrial applications, bringing its development to a maturity level that allows the introduction in industry, as well proven production technologies. ĝevelopment of more flexible integration and communication architecture by utilizing a distributed computing model and ontology services. for supplying parts to the assembly line) Introduction of mobile robots acting as assistants to the human operators (e.g.Ědaption of simplified robot programming by means of: a) Programming by demonstration & b) Robot instructions libraries.Introduction of robust methods and software tools for determining the optimal planning of assembly/disassembly operations using a multi-criteria, simulation enabled approach.ĝevelopment of advanced safety strategies and equipment allowing fenceless human robot assembly cells.ĝevelopment of highly intuitive interfaces for safe human-robot cooperation during assembly by using sensors, visual servoing, speech recognition, advanced control algorithms.The focus was given in the following directions: Thus, a hybrid solution involving the safe cooperation of operators with autonomous and adapting robotic systems through a user-friendly interaction was presented. ROBO-PARTNER investigated the integration of the latest industrial automation systems for assembly operations in combination with human capabilities, combining robot strength, velocity, predictability, repeatability and precision with human intelligence and skills. Thus, the manufacturing processes are based on utilizing these skills. Project Context and Objectives: Human skills are the main driver that enables producing high added value products in Europe. Introduction of more flexible integration and communication system for the shared data (both control and sensor).Introduction of mobile robots (ground and overhead) acting as assistants to the human operators.Simplified and user-friendly robot programming by means of: a) Programming by Demonstration (PbD) and b) Robot instructions libraries.Robust methods and software tools for determining the optimal planning of assembly/disassembly operations using a multi-criteria, simulation enabled approach.ĝevelopment and introduction of advanced safety strategies and equipment allowing fenceless human robot assembly cells.Highly intuitive interfaces for safe human-robot cooperation.In this direction ROBO-PARTNER will work towards achieving the following objectives: The synergy effect of the robot’s precision, repeatability and strength with the human’s intelligence and flexibility will be much greater especially for the case of small scale production where reconfigurability and adaptability are of great importance. Rather than using a brute force approach to automate the relevant assembly processes, ROBO-PARTNER promotes a hybrid solution involving the safe cooperation of human operators with autonomous and self-learning/adapting robotic systems through a user-friendly interaction. Nevertheless, the automation of operations in manual assembly stations and lines is highly demanded so that quality levels are increased mainly in terms of precision and repeatability, throughput time is decreased in assembly stations, traceability of the performed operations is allowed and in the meanwhile the ergonomic workload for the operators is reduced. There are numerous industrial applications where the assembly process is mainly performed by human operators due to the fact that: a) operations require a human like sensitivity, b) handled materials are different and often show a compliant, unpredictable behaviour (upholstery, rubber, fabric etc.) c) often more than one operators are active in each station to perform cooperative or parallel operations. Executive Summary: Today’s European industry faces the challenge to achieve flexibility and efficiency in order to improve its competitive position in the world market.
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