About this Research Topic
In the realm of flexible manufacturing, robotics systems have profoundly enhanced efficiency and adaptability to diverse product requirements. However, these systems frequently neglect the critical human elements of control, supervision, and evaluation, which remain pivotal for optimal operational functionalities. While seamlessly integrating robotics, the current frameworks often falter in leveraging the unique analytical and creative capabilities of human operators, leading to gaps in system-wide cohesion and functionality.
This Research Topic aims to unfold the potential of embedding Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) within flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). It focuses on honing cutting-edge human-machine interfaces that facilitate intuitive control, enhancing physical interactions and shared controls, and deploying AI-based decision support systems that significantly improve comprehensive supervisory processes. Furthermore, the goal is to encourage participatory designs that consider human factors in the evaluation processes, thereby promoting inclusivity and efficiency.
To deepen our understanding of successful human-robot integration in manufacturing, we seek contributions that cover a broad spectrum of innovative practices and theoretical advancements. Topical areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Adaptive robot control and manipulation in flexible manufacturing settings
- Effective industrial ergonomics design for manufacturing environments
- Case studies highlighting robot-assisted manufacturing successes
- Application of wearable technologies in automation and manufacturing contexts
- Physics-informed machine learning and deep learning in smart manufacturing
- Safety protocols and strategies for human-robot interactions
- Strategies for enhancing human-in-the-loop coordination in manufacturing
- Comprehensive human performance assessment and analysis in manufacturing systems
This Research Topic is linked the 2024 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) workshop of the same name. We invite contributions from the workshop participants, as well as others who may have a relevant contribution. Any contributions which are originally published as workshop proceedings should be extended to include 30% original content.
This Research Topic aims to unfold the potential of embedding Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) within flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). It focuses on honing cutting-edge human-machine interfaces that facilitate intuitive control, enhancing physical interactions and shared controls, and deploying AI-based decision support systems that significantly improve comprehensive supervisory processes. Furthermore, the goal is to encourage participatory designs that consider human factors in the evaluation processes, thereby promoting inclusivity and efficiency.
To deepen our understanding of successful human-robot integration in manufacturing, we seek contributions that cover a broad spectrum of innovative practices and theoretical advancements. Topical areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Adaptive robot control and manipulation in flexible manufacturing settings
- Effective industrial ergonomics design for manufacturing environments
- Case studies highlighting robot-assisted manufacturing successes
- Application of wearable technologies in automation and manufacturing contexts
- Physics-informed machine learning and deep learning in smart manufacturing
- Safety protocols and strategies for human-robot interactions
- Strategies for enhancing human-in-the-loop coordination in manufacturing
- Comprehensive human performance assessment and analysis in manufacturing systems
This Research Topic is linked the 2024 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) workshop of the same name. We invite contributions from the workshop participants, as well as others who may have a relevant contribution. Any contributions which are originally published as workshop proceedings should be extended to include 30% original content.
Keywords: intelligent, HRI, manufacturing, flexible manufacturing, Human-Robot Interaction, industrial robotics
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