Title :
Intelligent assist devices in industrial applications: a review
Author :
Colgate, J. Edward ; Peshkin, Michael ; Klostermeyer, Stephen H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL, USA
Abstract :
The state-of-the-art in intelligent assist devices (IADs) is reviewed. IADs are computer-controlled tools that enable production workers to lift, move and position payloads quickly, accurately, and safely. Several examples of industrial applications are given, illustrating typical configurations and functionality, including strength amplification and virtual surfaces. The concept of human intent sensing is introduced and discussed, as are IAD safety and control considerations.
Keywords :
industrial robots; intelligent robots; computer controlled tools; human intent sensing; intelligent assist devices control; intelligent assist devices safety; payloads; strength amplification; virtual surfaces; Application software; Costs; Ergonomics; Humans; Payloads; Product safety; Production; Productivity; Robotic assembly; Robotics and automation;
Conference_Titel :
Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2003. (IROS 2003). Proceedings. 2003 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7860-1
DOI :
10.1109/IROS.2003.1249248
