Digitisation of manual composite layup task knowledge using gaming technology

Applying a fusion of wearable sensors and a cognitive inspired architecture to real-time ergonomics analysis of manual assembly tasks

“…A similar technology called Kinect has been used by Prabhu et al [11] to capture human motion information in conjunction with machine learning algorithms. This was used to analyse the digitisation of skilled workers in composite laying operations.…”

Coevolution of digitalisation, organisations and Product Development Cycle

“…Many approaches have been proposed: casebased reasoning [184], graph-based-reasoning [185], enterprise modelling [186], design project memory [187], etc. Digitalisation has been a great mean capturing high skilled tasks in industry [188].…”

A Smart Robotic Cell for Automating Composite Prepreg Layup

“…Thus, there are substantial technical and economic incentives for replacing hand layup with an automated process that can (1) improve productivity and reduce the risk of operator injury due to repetitive motion injuries, and other ergonomically challenging tasks, (2) provide consistent layup quality through a formalized and optimized process, reducing the risk of human-induced defects, and (3) increase throughput and reduce overall costs. The hand layup process was studied by Elkington et al [6,7] and Prabhu et al [8] to identify methods used for deforming and draping prepreg to a complex-shaped tool surface. Such et al [9] investigated the use of tracking and projection technologies to assist human operators during layup.…”