Attend a seminar on Specifying Task Allocation for Human-Robot Collaboration, Nov. 8
Join the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks for a seminar on Specifying Task Allocation for Human-Robot Collaboration.
About the speaker
David Romero is a professor of advanced manufacturing at Tecnológico de Monterrey University in Mexico, affiliated with both the industrial engineering and mechatronics departments, and he serves as the scientific vice-chairman for the World Manufacturing Foundation. His research interests span circular manufacturing, service engineering, product-service systems, cyber-physical systems, human systems, advanced production management, green virtual enterprises and technology and engineering management. He is an active member of multiple organizations, including the Society of Collaborative Networks, the IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society and the IEEE Internet of Things community. Additionally, he contributes to the World Economic Forum Council on shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and value chains and serves as a World Manufacturing Forum Ambassador. With more than 200 publications in journals and international conferences, he participates in numerous technical and scientific committees and advisory boards across academia, industry and government, focusing on business and industrial engineering.
Abstract
The rapid advancement of industrial robotics has expanded opportunities for human-robot collaboration, simplifying automation. However, effective automation with human involvement requires careful, safe task allocation between people and technology. Current assembly system design methods may fall short of supporting the capabilities of new technologies like collaborative robots. This seminar introduces a methodology for designing human-centered manufacturing systems, specifically for collaborative assembly in complex production. The approach integrates hierarchical task analysis with assessments of cognitive and physical levels of automation, followed by evaluations of human-robot collaboration and operator skill requirements. A task allocation matrix then guides the selection of optimal automation and collaboration solutions for human-centered assembly processes. This methodology enables system designers and integrators to maximize the potential for human-robot collaboration in manufacturing.
Transforming Particle Production: Specifying Task Allocation for Human-Robot Collaboration
Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
10:30 a.m.–noon
Peralta Hall (PRLTA) 130, Polytechnic campus [map]