Human Hybrid Robot: a new concept for supporting manual assembly tasks

Weidner, Robert; Kong, Nanxi; Wulfsberg, Jens P.

doi:10.1007/s11740-013-0487-x

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“…This support can be limited to particular body parts, such as upper extremities and hands [67], or can also assist the whole body [68]. The exoskeleton`s motion is checked by the movement of the user which can be realized by implemented sensors [67]. New devices are also coming onto the market which assist workers who lost the use of their finger, hand, or arm.…”

Section: Physical Assistance Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Intensified research is done on the development and improvement of exoskeleton to increase the mobility and force of the user. This support can be limited to particular body parts, such as upper extremities and hands [67], or can also assist the whole body [68]. The exoskeleton's motion is checked by the movement of the user which can be realized by implemented sensors [67].…”

Section: Physical Assistance Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities in Production 4.0: Legal Foundations in Europe and Potentials Through Worker Assistance Systems

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The inclusion of employees with disabilities in production is an issue that has rarely been addressed by scientists from the manufacturing sector. In this article, we examine to what extent the trend towards Industry 4.0 offers potential for the inclusion of people with disabilities in Production 4.0. First, we examine relevant legal foundations and restrictions in Europe and in more detail in Austria, Italy, and Norway. Next, based on a literature review, we examine which technological aids in the form of worker assistance systems derived from Industry 4.0 can make jobs in the manufacturing sector accessible for people with disabilities. Three types of assistance systems have been examined: sensorial aid systems, physical aid systems, and cognitive aid systems. In a concluding discussion of the results, we finally summarize the implications on management and policies as well as the potential and limitations of identified worker assistance technologies. On the one hand, the study is intended to draw the attention of researchers and industrial companies to new technological possibilities for the inclusion of people with disabilities in production. On the other hand, difficulties and grievances due to the legal foundations are pointed out to stimulate a critical discussion here as well.

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Section: Physical Assistance Systemsmentioning

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“…A new approach of human robot interaction (Human Hybrid Robot -HHR) [9] combined human and technical elements to supporting manual assembly tasks by taking advantages of individual abilities and technical benefits.…”

Section: Passive (Post-collision) Phri Safety Strategiesmentioning

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A Brief Review on Safety Strategies of Physical Human-robot Interaction

Wang

Geng

2019

ITM Web Conf.

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Nowadays, intelligent robotics are found in many places and always seem to be growing in complexity. The need to consider the human-robot interaction was further motivated by a growing number of collisions occurred among humans and robotics. The potential accidents need to be concerned and addressed urgently. This paper briefly reviewed some relevant researches on physical Human-robot Interactions, especially for the safety strategy issues. The suggestion to solve the physical Human-robot Interaction safety issues has been also proposed given to the review works.

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“…Digital Human Models (DHM) have become a popular method for assisting in the design process (Lämkull et al 2009) by means of simulating the prototypes. Technical measures also imply the introduction of equipment, such as lifting aids or human robot collaboration systems to execute physically demanding tasks on behalf of the worker (Krüger et al 2009;Busch et al 2012;Weidner et al 2013;Schmidtler et al 2014). Another type of equipment is found in alert systems which monitor the process and warn the user as soon as an ergonomically unfavourable situation arises (Vignais et al 2013).…”

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Human-Centred Automation to Simplify the Path to Social and Economic Sustainability

Krüger

2017

Sustainable Manufacturing

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Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) pose a serious threat to sustainability in manufacturing. In particular, this phenomenon impacts the sustainability indicators of worker health and safety and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Effective MSD prevention measures would therefore constitute a remarkable contribution to social and economic sustainability. This chapter provides first an outline of existing methods to prevent MSD at the workplace. Analysis of the approaches yields that effective solutions require earmarked finances as well as qualified personnel, both of which are not affordable for many companies. In pursuit of solutions, Human-centred Automation (HCA), a recent paradigm in manufacturing, proposes the design of manufacturing systems using intelligent technology to support the worker instead of replacing him/her. HCA has the unique potential of reducing the effort needed to implement MSD prevention strategies by simplifying the path to social and economic sustainability. This chapter demonstrates this process with the example of the "Working Posture Controller" (WPC), which illustrates how the HCA concept can be applied. Finally, the lessons learned from the case are outlined, providing a vision of how future workplaces can benefit from HCA.

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Human Hybrid Robot: a new concept for supporting manual assembly tasks

Cited by 41 publications

References 26 publications

Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities in Production 4.0: Legal Foundations in Europe and Potentials Through Worker Assistance Systems

Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities in Production 4.0: Legal Foundations in Europe and Potentials Through Worker Assistance Systems

A Brief Review on Safety Strategies of Physical Human-robot Interaction

Human-Centred Automation to Simplify the Path to Social and Economic Sustainability

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