Impact of Cobot parameters on the worker productivity: Optimization challenge

Javernik, A.; Buchmeister, B.; Ojstersek, R.

doi:10.14743/apem2022.4.451

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“…When not integrated properly, a CW can represent new bottlenecks where unplanned micro-downtime presents wasted time for both the worker and the robot, and, consequently, for the entire production system [8]. According to the research, optimizing the proper introduction of a CW into new or existing production processes is crucial for effective human-centric collaborative work environments [9], where authors confirm that robot motion parameters affect workers operation time. The use of advanced simulation tools [10] and augmented reality methods [11] enables effective communication and information transfer between workers and robots [12].…”

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confidence: 93%

Audio-Visual Effects of a Collaborative Robot on Worker Efficiency

Javernik,

Kovič,

Palčič

et al. 2023

Symmetry

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Collaborative workplaces are increasingly used in production systems. The possibility of direct collaboration between robots and humans brings many advantages, as it allows the simultaneous use of human and robotic strengths. However, collaboration between a collaborative robot and a human raises concerns about the safety of the interaction, the impact of the robot on human health, human efficiency, etc. Additionally, research is unexplored in the field of the collaborative robot’s audio-visual effects on the worker’s efficiency. Our study results contribute to the field of studying collaborative robots’ audio-visual effects on the worker’s behavior. In this research, we analyze the effect of the changing motion parameters of the collaborative robot (speed and acceleration) on the efficiency of the worker and, consequently, on the production process. Based on the experimental results, we were able to confirm the impact of robot speed and acceleration on the worker’s efficiency in terms of assembly time. We also concluded that the sound level and presence of a visual barrier between the worker and robot by themselves have no effect on the worker’s efficiency. The experimental part of the paper clearly identifies the impact of visualization on work efficiency. According to the results, the robot’s audio-visual effects play a key role in achieving high efficiency and, consequently, justifying the implementation of a collaborative workplace.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 93%

Audio-Visual Effects of a Collaborative Robot on Worker Efficiency

Javernik,

Kovič,

Palčič

et al. 2023

Symmetry

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“…Many years later, and possibly due to the emergence of the Internet and research boom in the Distributed Artificial Intelligence area from the mid-80s, many works started to propose models and implement intelligent softbots as "agents" (e.g. : [40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50]). They combined chatting capabilities with programmed actions to be performed via requests from or on behalf of users to grab useful information from the Internet in different domain areas.…”

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confidence: 99%

Softbots 4.0: Supporting Cyber-Physical Social Systems in Smart Production Management

Rabelo¹,

Zambiasi²,

Romero³

2023

Int J Ind Eng Manag

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This paper presents the results of a research work that aimed at investigating the usage of softbots -as digital intelligent software assistants -as a supporting technology to help in excelling smart production management composed of cyber-physical systems (CPS). This work also attempts to differentiate the many equivalent terms used in the literature to softbots, trying to demonstrate that all of them are just types of softbots. Softbots 4.0 acts as a smart humanmachine interface, representing a digital virtual assistant to handle human-related issues when implementing the concept of Operator 4.0. Yet, the concept of Softbot 4.0 is framed against the RAMI 4.0 model in a way to show how it can also be taken as an (intelligent) manufacturing entity. The main goal of Softbots 4.0 is to support the Operator 4.0 in interfacing with smart machines, robots, and systems, aiding people in the automatic, planned or pro-active execution of different, repetitive or complex tasks, efficiently in a more symbiotic human-machine environment. Five different cases have been selected for the assessment, implemented as software prototypes in different production management and shop floor control scenarios close to real CPS. The high potential of the softbots approach could be observed, especially when combined with other enabling technologies for Industry 4.0. A global assessment and reflections on these experiments are discussed at the end.

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“…Cobots, which can operate alongside human operators, are developing as cr This smart factory idea allows PSS to have a greater effect on the environment, allowing sustainable growth [13]. Moreover, research and development activities in fields of PSS provide insights into the new focuses of manufacturing, such as digitalization, sustainability, resilience, service orientation, and similar new contexts [14,15]. Manufacturing companies also attempt to add more digital components to the services they provide alongside their goods [16].…”

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confidence: 99%

Development and Future Trends of Digital Product-Service Systems: A Bibliometric Analysis Approach

Rakic,

Medic,

Leoste

et al. 2023

ASI

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As a plan, Industry 4.0 encourages manufacturing companies to switch from conventional Product-Service Systems to Digital Product-Service Systems. Systems of goods, services, and digital technologies known as “Digital Product-Service Systems” are provided to improve consumer satisfaction and business success in the marketplace. Previous studies have looked into various elements of this area for industrial companies and academic institutions. Digital Product-Service Systems’ overall worth and expected course of growth are still ignored. The authors use bibliometric analysis to organize the body of prior knowledge in this discipline and, more significantly, to identify areas for further study in order to cover the literature deficit. The results of the most esteemed authors, nations, and sources in the subject were given by this study. The findings also show that terms like digitization, sustainability, and business have grown in popularity over the previous year. This study also offered insight into how Industry 5.0, a new manufacturing strategy, would include Digital Product-Service Systems. Finally, the findings of this research demonstrate three new service orientations, namely resilient, sustainable, and human-centric, in manufacturing firms.

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Impact of Cobot parameters on the worker productivity: Optimization challenge

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Audio-Visual Effects of a Collaborative Robot on Worker Efficiency

Audio-Visual Effects of a Collaborative Robot on Worker Efficiency

Softbots 4.0: Supporting Cyber-Physical Social Systems in Smart Production Management

Development and Future Trends of Digital Product-Service Systems: A Bibliometric Analysis Approach

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