Povećana sigurnost radnika primjenom kolaborativnih robota u proizvodnim procesima Industrije 4.0

Abstract

SUMMARY: By applying Industry 4.0, modernization of the production processes in industry is achieved. However, the safety of workers must be a priority. Automation of production processes and raising it to a higher level can be achieved by employing collaborative robots working together with workers. The degree of safety measures guarantees that there are no work injuries. In using collaborative robots we exploit all the advantages that they possess over first-generation industrial robots. They work together with workers, workers work in a safe environment, robots take up less space, they are not physically separated from workers, they are easy to manipulate, they are cheaper, and are suitable for small and medium size companies. We have the possibility of introducing different levels of automation in the production process, i.e. we can partially automate the tasks where complete automation is too complex or not economical. The use of collaborative robots will grow in the future, since the goals of the fourth industrial revolution cannot be achieved without collaborative robots, in other words, without the "smart manufacturing process" or "smart factory".