Human-centred mechatronics framework composed by different integrated software modules to provide robots with the necessary intelligence to work in cooperation with human operators and methods for evaluating and address human-related barriers.
Sharework modules
Set of 15 software and hardware modules
Perception
Motion planning
Safety and security
Human-robot communication
SYSTEM FEATURES
Task selection
Select the best tasks to be performed and their timing based on human task in execution.
Multiple adjustments
Adjust varieties such as speed and strength to ensure the worker’s safety
On-going learner
Observe the worker task, recognize and learn it.
Human-aware
Inform the human about the next action.
Allows human imput
Allows the human to make specific requests to the system.
Improved ergonomics
Evaluate work ergonomics and provide posture corrections to workers.
Industrial scenarios
To be proven in 4 real industrial scenarios to evaluate reseach advances
RAILWAY
Introduction of a robotic co-worker in ALSTOM rolling stock’s assembly line to provide a useful assistance to the worker improving the assembly duration, the human welfare and guaranteeing the suitable mounting order and quality. The robot delivers tools, parts and rivets to the worker in a static position and assist during the manufacturing process.
CAPITAL GOODS
Introduction of a collaborative robot in GOIZPER assembly lines of complex custom products to handle heavy parts to the operator and passing them the correct part to be assembled or the tool to be used at the correct time. The robot understands the operator’s intentions through an advanced gesture recognition, while the operator is able to constantly visualize the next required assembly task.
AUTOMOTIVE
Automation of the positioning phase when mounting the doors on NISSAN vehicles with a high payload collaborative robot that automatically carries, position and holds the doors while the operator carries on with the rest of the installation.
METAL
Workers assistance in assembly, disassembly and checking parts at CEMBRE’s loading/unloading stations. Collaborative robots to adjust themselves so that the workers’ ergonomics is maximised and assist the worker when moving across the station understanding worker’s behaviour and anticipating tasks.