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Test Methods for Robot Agility in Manufacturing.

Anthony Downs1, William Harrison1, Craig Schlenoff1

  • 1Intelligent Systems Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899.

The Industrial Robot
|February 17, 2017
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This study introduces standardized test methods and metrics for evaluating industrial robot system agility in simulation and real-world scenarios. These advancements aim to enhance software agility for manufacturing robots, benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises.

Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Software Engineering
  • Manufacturing Technology

Background:

  • Assessing the agility of industrial robot systems is crucial for optimizing manufacturing processes.
  • Existing methods for evaluating robot system performance lack standardization, particularly concerning software agility.
  • There is a need for defined test protocols to measure and improve the responsiveness and adaptability of manufacturing robots.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and describe standardized test methods for assessing industrial robot system agility.
  • To introduce quantitative and qualitative metrics for evaluating robot system efficiency and effectiveness relevant to agility.
  • To establish a framework for measuring software agility in both simulated and real-world robotic environments.

Main Methods:

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  • Development of specific test methodologies applicable to industrial robot systems.
  • Implementation of these test methods within a simulated environment.
  • Deployment and testing of methodologies in a real-world operational setting.
  • Definition of metrics for measuring system efficiency and effectiveness, directly contributing to agility assessment.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of defined test methods in both simulation and real-world environments.
  • Demonstration of how key metrics for agility are measured and assessed.
  • Validation of the proposed metrics' applicability in a competitive or benchmarking context.
  • Quantification of robot system performance based on the developed test protocols.

Conclusions:

  • The presented test methods and metrics advance the state-of-the-art in software agility for manufacturing robots.
  • These standardized approaches will enable small and medium manufacturers to more effectively leverage robotic systems.
  • The study fulfills the need for reliable methods to measure and enhance robot software agility.
  • Improved software agility can lead to increased productivity and adaptability in manufacturing settings.