On June 13^th, 2023 at 12.10 pm Elias Montini, PHD Student in Information Technology, will give a seminar on "Human-robot collaboration: a holistic framework for successful adoption in human-centred production systems" in DEIB Conference Room.

Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, thanks to their easy programming and flexibility, are getting more and more interest from manufacturing companies, including SMEs. They can even be used in multiple processes such as material handling, assembly, dispensing, welding and machine tending. Although collaborative robots are designed to work with operators, most of the applications developed to date cannot be described as fully collaborative (i.e., human and robot actively work jointly on the same tasks), with the side effect of re-placing operators rather than supporting them. A potential cause for the misuse of the collaborative robot as pure automation lies in critical human factors, such as human awareness, safety and training: system integrators and end-users who fail to implement these factors prefer to adopt cobots as traditional automation systems.
This session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of two projects focused on adopting collaborative robotics in SMEs. The primary objective of the research is to establish a robust framework to guide companies in effectively embracing human-robot collaboration and realizing human-centred production systems. By laying the groundwork, this holistic approach will enable organizations to successfully navigate the complexities of integrating collaborative robotics into their operations.