2015
DOI: 10.1108/ir-11-2014-0427
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A lightweight robot system designed for the optimisation of an automotive end-off line process station

Abstract: Purpose – This study aims to deliver an approach of how lightweight robot systems can be used to automate manual processes for higher efficiency, increased process capability and enhanced ergonomics. As a use case, a new collaborative testing system for an automated water leak test was designed using an image processing system utilized by the robot. Design/methodology/approach – The “water leak test” in an automotive final assembly line … Show more

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“…Tsarouchi et al 2016define a collaborative operation as adding value because it maintains favorable costs of production and applies the capacities of humans and robots. The collaborative operation improves quality indicators, capabilities, rework outcomes, flexibility and efficiency levels, and ergonomics, and the cycle time and space required are similar to those needed for manual work (Thiemermann, 2004;Krüger et al, 2009;Scholer, et al, 2015;Tsarouchi et al, 2016). Groover (2017) and Scholer et al (2015) note that to capitalize on collaboration between humans and cobots in assembly tasks, it is necessary to apply the best qualities of both, such as precision in assembly, coordinating tasks, and agility in manipulating products, among others.…”
Section: Characteristics Of a Collaborative Operationmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Tsarouchi et al 2016define a collaborative operation as adding value because it maintains favorable costs of production and applies the capacities of humans and robots. The collaborative operation improves quality indicators, capabilities, rework outcomes, flexibility and efficiency levels, and ergonomics, and the cycle time and space required are similar to those needed for manual work (Thiemermann, 2004;Krüger et al, 2009;Scholer, et al, 2015;Tsarouchi et al, 2016). Groover (2017) and Scholer et al (2015) note that to capitalize on collaboration between humans and cobots in assembly tasks, it is necessary to apply the best qualities of both, such as precision in assembly, coordinating tasks, and agility in manipulating products, among others.…”
Section: Characteristics Of a Collaborative Operationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To achieve the highest level of physical collaboration between both, one must plan the division of labor (Thiemermann, 2004;Scholer et al, 2015). In addition, Charalambous et al (2016) note that to ensure close connections between humans and cobots in assembly tasks and collaborative operations, their respective attributes must be applied.…”
Section: Characteristics Of a Collaborative Operationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Taking advantage of the average available time to setup an automotive assembly line, robots that have few to none environmental uncertainties can execute laborious assembly steps [2]. The average product life cycle for this particular example helps in determining the success of robotic manipulators with some industrial agents [3]. In a typical cellphone assembly, a main board has to be inserted into a chassis.…”
Section: Related Workmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Typically these operations are important for object handling in a given dynamic environment and need to be conducted in a safe manner. Examples of applications include the packing of medical drugs, automation systems in the food industry (Chua et al (2003)) and the automation of production lines in the automotive industry (Jiang et al (2010), Scholer et al (2015)). …”
Section: Related Workmentioning
confidence: 99%