Economic and ergonomic performance enhancement in assembly process through multiple collaboration modes between human and robot

Quenehen, Anthony; Klement, Nathalie; Abdeljaouad, Amine Mohamed; Roucoules, Lionel; Gibaru, Olivier

doi:10.1080/00207543.2022.2039795

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“…Collaborative robots are an innovative industrial technology implemented to help operators to perform manual operations in so-called cyber-physical production systems, combining unique human capabilities with the power of machines [21,24]. When implementing collaborative robotics, the question of safety and ergonomics is very important; the worker is situated near a robot, for example, when collaborating on the same part or when there is direct physical contact [25][26][27]. A collaborative workplace not only improves economic performance, but can also improve overall ergonomics.…”

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“…A collaborative workplace not only improves economic performance, but can also improve overall ergonomics. With an ergonomic design and a proper segmentation of work activities, a robot can relieve a worker from an uncomfortable posture or fatigue from repetitive load handling [27,28]. The participation of ergonomists has proven to be a necessary condition for the design of collaborative technology and the importance of ergonomics, and its application in this field is growing [26].…”

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Ergonomics Evaluation Using Motion Capture Technology—Literature Review

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Due to the increasingly high proportion of manual activities in production processes, there is a constant risk of musculoskeletal disorders or work-related injuries. The risk of these problems is exacerbated by the trend towards an ageing working population. European legislation is pressing for improved working conditions to eliminate the risks associated with health problems for workers. For this reason, the application of ergonomics in this field is growing. Musculoskeletal disorders, which are most often caused by inappropriate working postures, are a major problem. There are many methods for evaluating working postures. However, there is a high degree of subjectivity in the risk assessment. Motion capture kinematic suits can ensure the objectivity of the assessment. This article discusses research on ergonomics assessment using motion capture technology. A systematic literature search method was used for the research, beginning with the determination of the research procedure, through the definition of the research queries, to the formulation of the research itself to identify relevant sources. The study presents the most widely used methods for assessing the ergonomics of work positions using motion capture technology, their advantages, and disadvantages. It also follows the trend in the number of publications between 2010 and 2022 in countries where the topic is most frequently addressed and in the industries where motion capture technology is used for ergonomics assessment in general. The research showed that this approach is most often used in industry and logistics, and less frequently in healthcare and sport. The authors agree that the most frequently used ergonomics assessment methods are not complex enough to be used in combination with motion capture and that a combination of the two is needed. At the same time, this technology has become very important in the field of ergonomic evaluation of work positions, offering a higher degree of objectivity, or can be combined with the use of virtual reality, but the evaluation systems are still not error-free and there is a need for continuous improvement.

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