Effective Use of Lightweight Robots in Human-Robot Workstations with Monitoring Via RGBD-Camera

Abstract

The new robot generation no longer requires physical separation between humans and robots. Moreover, in order to optimize production processes, humans and robots are expected to interact. This article describes the integration and implementation of technologies intended to increase the flexibility and security of human-robot cooperation. Furthermore, a possible model for managing this transition is described in detail, involving the use of an RGBD camera. With this camera, it should be possible to detect state and position changes of the people at a human-robot workstation and consequently adapt the movements of the robot. Overall, the essential aim of this paper is to suggest ways of increasing economic efficiency within assembly processes, while also increasing security.