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Teleoperator-Robot-Human Interaction in Manufacturing: Perspectives from Industry, Robot Manufacturers, and
Sunwook Kim1, Ivan Hernandez2, Maury A Nussbaum1
1Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors
|February 8, 2024
Summary
Teleoperator-robot-human collaboration (tRHC) offers benefits for skilled tasks and job accessibility. Research is needed to address challenges in perception, safety, and trust for successful implementation.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Occupational Safety
Background:
- Industrial robots are integral to modern industry.
- Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is evolving, with teleoperated robots working alongside humans offering new possibilities.
- Teleoperator-robot-human collaboration (tRHC) is an emerging area with potential benefits and challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential benefits and challenges of teleoperator-robot-human collaboration (tRHC) based on industry stakeholder interviews.
- To identify key areas for future research to facilitate the practical implementation of tRHC.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research involving interviews with industry stakeholders.
- Analysis of stakeholder perspectives on the applications, benefits, and challenges of tRHC.
Main Results:
- tRHC shows promise for tasks needing expertise and dexterity (e.g., construction, manufacturing, healthcare).
- Potential for increased job accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older workers was identified.
- Key challenges include human perception of remote environments, safety concerns, and establishing trust.
Conclusions:
- tRHC presents significant opportunities but requires further research to overcome identified challenges.
- Future research should prioritize human factors and ergonomics to ensure safe and effective tRHC implementation.
- Addressing perception, safety, and trust is crucial for realizing the full potential of tRHC in distributed workplaces.
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