Plug &amp; Produce robot assistants as shared resources: A simulation approach

Silva, Elias Ribeiro da; Schou, Casper; Hjorth, Sebastian; Tryggvason, Finn; Sørensen, Michael Sparre

doi:10.1016/j.jmsy.2022.03.004

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“…When Arai et al (2000) first proposed PnP, the target application domain was assembly lines in manufacturing as adding a new robot to the line requires significant effort in the re-configuration. Several PnP researchers have relied on assembly line use cases to validate their solutions (Onori et al, 2012;Da Silva et al, 2022).…”

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“…Wankhede and Vinodh (2021) identified and analyzed 36 Industry 4.0 challenges in the automotive sector and found the real-time link between physical production and the digital factory to be the topmost challenge. Hence, most industry efforts are still at the demonstrator level, such as Da Silva et al .’s (2022) use case at Danfoss. However, some products and tools proposed by major industries are based on or support PnP.…”

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Remote integration of advanced manufacturing technologies into production systems: integration processes, key challenges and mitigation actions

Fattouh

Chirumalla²,

Ahlskog³

et al. 2023

JMTM

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PurposeThe study examines the remote integration process of advanced manufacturing technology (AMT) into the production system and identifies key challenges and mitigating actions for a smoother introduction and integration process.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a case study approach to a cyber-physical production system at an industrial technology center using a mobile robot as an AMT.FindingsBy applying the plug-and-produce concept, the study exemplifies an AMT's remote integration process into a cyber-physical production system in nine steps. Eleven key challenges and twelve mitigation actions for remote integration are described based on technology–organization–environment theory. Finally, a remote integration framework is proposed to facilitate AMT integration into production systems.Practical implicationsThe study presents results purely from a practical perspective, which could reduce dilemmas in early decision-making related to smart production. The proposed framework can improve flexibility and decrease the time needed to configure new AMTs in existing production systems.Originality/valueThe area of remote integration for AMT has not been addressed in depth before. The consequences of lacking in-depth studies for remote integration imply that current implementation processes do not match the needs and the existing situation in the industry and often underestimate the complexity of considering both technological and organizational issues. The new integrated framework can already be deployed by industry professionals in their efforts to integrate new technologies with shorter time to volume and increased quality but also as a means for training employees in critical competencies required for remote integration.

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Remote integration of advanced manufacturing technologies into production systems: integration processes, key challenges and mitigation actions

Fattouh

Chirumalla²,

Ahlskog³

et al. 2023

JMTM

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“…Various research work has been proposed in this direction, with the focus on speech-enabled virtual assistants (VAs) [8]- [11]. Other commercial products, e.g., Alexa 2 , Google Assistant 3 , Siri 4 , are widely used for entertainment or personal purpose. However, only few studies employ natural language interfaces in industrial and manufacturing environments while using industrial robots [7], [12]- [17].…”

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IRWoZ: Constructing an Industrial Robot Wizard-of-OZ Dialoguing Dataset

Chrysostomou

Zhang

et al. 2023

IEEE Access

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Enabling a flexible and natural human-robot interaction (HRI) for industrial robots is a critical yet challenging task that can be facilitated by the use of conversational artificial intelligence (AI). Prior research has concentrated on strengthening interactions through the deployment of social robots, while disregarding the capabilities required to boost the flexibility and user experience associated with human-robot collaboration (HRC) on manufacturing tasks. One of the main challenges is the lack of publicly available industrial-oriented dialogue datasets for the training of conversational AI. In this work, we present an industrial robot wizard-of-Oz dialoguing dataste (IRWoZ) focused on enabling HRC in manufacturing tasks. The dataset covers four domains: assembly, transportation, position, and relocation. It is created using the Wizard-of-Oz technique to be less noisy. We manually constructed, annotated and validated dialogue segments (e.g., intentions, slots, annotations), as well as the responses. Building upon the proposed dataset, we benchmark it on the state-of-the-art (SoTA) language models, generative pretrained (GPT-2) models, on dialogue state tracking and response generation tasks. We expect that the IRWoZ dataset will facilitate exciting ongoing dialogue research and we provide it freely accessible at https://github.com/lcroy/ToD4IR/tree/main/dataset.INDEX TERMS data collection, data annotation, dialogue systems, virtual assistants, human-robot interaction.

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“…The offline programming method using Digital Twins is changing how robots are programmed (the technology is utilized for diagnosing and simulating the robot's performance within the production environment) [33].…”

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“…One significant change is the robots' expanded functionality and application in previously unexplored areas. Mobile robots [32,33], including autonomous vehicles used in intralogistics, play a critical role and are considered essential for various applications. To meet the requirements of security, flexibility, and reliability, it is necessary to use advanced security systems, fast and reliable wireless networks, localization methods, and conflict arbitration mechanisms.…”

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A Method to Evaluate the Maturity Level of Robotization of Production Processes in the Context of Digital Transformation—Polish Case Study

Hetmanczyk

2024

Applied Sciences

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This paper puts forth a systematic approach to evaluating the maturity level of the robotization of production processes in the context of digital transformation for manufacturing companies. The method was developed to address the absence of a sector-specific framework for assessing robotization maturity growth, in line with the Industry 5.0 guidelines (incorporating sustainability, the circular economy, and human-centeredness). The survey covers six core areas for manufacturing companies: the automation and robotization of production processes, digitization of warehouse processes, flexibility and intralogistics, and end-to-end integration of key data management processes. The study aimed to advance digitalization through improved robotization maturity. The study surveyed 200 small and medium-sized businesses operating in Poland from 2022 to 2024. The study presents a method to assess enterprise operational maturity, covering current and planned levels and development plans for the next three years.

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Plug & Produce robot assistants as shared resources: A simulation approach

Cited by 9 publications

References 55 publications

Remote integration of advanced manufacturing technologies into production systems: integration processes, key challenges and mitigation actions

Remote integration of advanced manufacturing technologies into production systems: integration processes, key challenges and mitigation actions

IRWoZ: Constructing an Industrial Robot Wizard-of-OZ Dialoguing Dataset

A Method to Evaluate the Maturity Level of Robotization of Production Processes in the Context of Digital Transformation—Polish Case Study

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