Collaborative Robotics: Augmented and Virtual Reality

Immersive Solutions for Human-Robot Collaboration in Manufacturing

Project: PeneloPe

Publisher: LMS

Technology: Robotics

Industry: Aerospace

INTRODUCTION

Collaborative robotics enhanced by Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) offers immersive training and operational tools to optimize manufacturing processes. These technologies enable safe, intuitive, and efficient task execution, focusing on human-centric design and seamless integration of robotics into industrial environments.

FEATURES/BENEFITS

Features

Augmented Reality (AR):

  • Contextual overlays for step-by-step task instructions.
  • Real-world integration with robot programming for seamless human-robot interaction.
  • Practical applications with real-world case studies for manufacturing.

Virtual Reality (VR):

  • Immersive training environments for complex manual and collaborative tasks.
  • Ergonomic and efficiency-focused workspace design.
  • Lean principles and metrics for evaluating and refining task processes.
  • Real-time task simulation with dynamic feedback.

Collaborative Robotics Demonstrator:

  • AI-based algorithms for autonomous robot reasoning and error prevention.
  • Real-time Digital Twin updates for accurate environment representation.
  • Perception systems for adaptive robot behavior and toolpath automation

 

Benefits:

  1. Improved Safety: Enhances operator and equipment safety during training and task execution.
  2. Faster Learning Curve: Reduces time to train operators through realistic simulations and dynamic feedback.
  3. Efficiency Gains: Minimizes risks, downtime, and material waste while optimizing productivity.
  4. Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates seamless human-robot interaction for complex industrial tasks.
  5. Versatility: Applicable to various sectors and tailored for professionals at different levels of expertise.

 

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • AR leverages contextual overlays for guiding operators and engineers.
  • VR provides tools for designing ergonomic and efficient manufacturing processes.
  • Demonstrator integrates AI and real-time environment tracking for adaptive robot behavior.

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USE CASE

 

  • Increased Safety Levels:

    • Implementation of VR-based training has significantly improved safety for operators and industrial equipment. This resulted in a notable reduction in workplace incidents during training activities.

  • Reduced Perceived Risks:

    • By utilizing immersive environments, operators reported decreased stress levels when performing tasks for the first time, leading to enhanced confidence and productivity.

  • Improved Learning Curve:

    • VR training accelerated skill acquisition, enabling operators to become proficient more quickly. This contributed to reduced time and material waste, demonstrating the cost-effectiveness of the training methodology.

  • Enhanced Process Quality:

    • Integration of VR and AR technologies into production processes has improved training precision. Operators learned work practices exactly as intended by engineers, leading to consistent production quality.

 

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