The Role of Human-Robot Interaction in Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in Industrial Robotics

Abstract

This study examines the role of human-robot interaction (HRI) in enhancing efficiency and safety in industrial robotics. Emphasize the importance of efficiency and safety in industrial robotics, underscoring the critical role in improving productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring the well-being of workers. The results were analyzed inline with the four basic robot tasks' completion time. The error rates, collision risks, ergonomic strain, and overall productivity were determined. From the evaluation of the time required to complete each task in the context of human-robot interaction and optimize the workflow to enhance productivity and safety, it was observed that the average task completion time for task 1 was 10.63 minutes; while task 4 was 16.39 minutes. This indicates that some critical tasks require additional resources or adjustments to streamline the process and improve overall performance. In the determination of the safety rating, for each task by subtracting the error rate from 100% performance, it was observed that task 2 has a safety rating of 98% while task 3 has a safety rating of 92%, this indicates that the safety rating is different with respect to a different task. The productivity metrics for each task were determined by multiplying the task completion rate by the task efficiency rate. Hence, the Average Productivity Rating was 0.7449 which indicate the overall productivity in the role of human-robot interaction in enhancing efficiency and safety in industrial robotics. The integration of human-robot interaction in industrial robotics offers a synergistic approach to improving efficiency and safety in manufacturing environments.