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Manufacturing is shifting to mass customization, requiring flexible automation. An innovative industrial mobile manipulator offers autonomous navigation, adaptable task execution, and safe human-robot collaboration for dynamic production environments.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Industrial Automation

Background:

  • Current manufacturing paradigms are shifting from mass production to mass customization, necessitating more flexible and adaptable production systems.
  • Existing industrial processes often lack the agility required for smaller, more variable production volumes characteristic of mass customization.
  • The need for intelligent automation that can handle dynamic environments and diverse tasks is increasing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an innovative industrial mobile manipulator designed to meet the evolving demands of modern manufacturing.
  • To demonstrate a robotic solution capable of autonomous operation, flexible task execution, and safe human-robot interaction.
  • To address the limitations of traditional manufacturing processes in the context of mass customization.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an industrial mobile manipulator equipped with advanced sensors for environmental perception.
  • Implementation of autonomous navigation capabilities with obstacle avoidance.
  • Integration of skills-based programming and autonomous tool-changing mechanisms for task flexibility.
  • Incorporation of safety systems enabling shared workspaces with human operators.

Main Results:

  • The mobile manipulator successfully demonstrated autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance in dynamic environments.
  • The system proved flexible in performing a variety of tasks, with seamless transitions facilitated by skills-based programming and autonomous tool changes.
  • The robot's safety features allowed for safe co-existence and collaboration with human workers in a shared workspace.
  • The prototype was validated through real-world manufacturing use cases within the THOMAS European project.

Conclusions:

  • The presented industrial mobile manipulator effectively addresses the need for flexibility and adaptability in mass customization manufacturing.
  • The robot's capabilities in autonomous operation, task versatility, and safety enhance its suitability for dynamic industrial settings.
  • This solution represents a significant advancement in robotic automation for future manufacturing paradigms.