Abstract
Hybrid robotic systems necessitate a new integrated approach to the design of tasks and the performance requirements for human operators and robots. The presence of operators in hybrid work stations adds to the complexity and unpredictability of such design requirements. An important component of the hybrid system design is the integration of both human and robot sensory capabilities for task completion. A model for the integration of human and robot sensory information collection, processing, and action is presented. Robot sensory systems are evaluated with respect to the safety of operators within a hybrid work station. Four sensory technologies of optical (vision), sonar, capacitance, and infrared are compared. Optically-based and infrared sensors appear to be the most promising in terms of the safety and efficiency of hybrid work stations.
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