TY - JOUR A1 - Kofer, Daniel A1 - Bergner, Christian A1 - Deuerlein, Christian A1 - Schmidt-Vollus, Ronald A1 - Heß, Peter T1 - Human–robot-collaboration: Innovative processes, from research to series standard JF - Procedia CIRP N2 - Sensitive robots are an innovative technology of tomorrow ´s production. The Human–Robot-Collaboration (HRC) with its variable combination of unique skills represents a future-oriented form of work. Yet, there is a lack of experience in process realization, safety requirements are often not given and economic efficiency is still missing. There are a lot of innovative process solutions in research but industrial conditions are less considered. In this work, the approaches for the realization of standardizable HRCs for assembly operations in the automotive sector will be outlined. The aim is to present simple ways from the idea to series production by considering permitted limits. Based on an industrial application, innovative collaborations are realized with only few hardware and software components. In this context, standard compliant safety is ensured through internal system features and adjusted component designs. Additionally, an approach for HRC safety through real-time monitoring of the endeffector area is presented. As an outlook there is a guideline for HRC realization. KW - Human–robot-collaboration Hybrid assembly Safe operation Ergonomics Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.09.185 SN - 2212-8271 VL - 97 SP - 98 EP - 103 PB - Elsevier BV ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Bergner, Christian A1 - Akan, Ferhat A1 - Schmidt-Vollus, Ronald A1 - Heß, Peter A1 - Deuerlein, Christian T1 - Portable Safety System using Radar for Flexible Human-Robot-Collaboration in a Real Semi-automated Production Line T2 - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Robotics, Computer Vision and Intelligent Systems ROBOVIS - Volume 1 N2 - The implementation of a reliable vision system for a human-robot environment is a key issue for the collaborative production industry. The core challenge of human-robot collaboration is to ensure safety. Furthermore, a flexible safety system is required for frequently changing applications and work areas. This paper focuses on the development and application of a workspace monitoring system for safeguarding using radar sensors. The human-robot collaboration cell is designed to enable a flexible integration regardless of the work location. This results in higher productivity. Since no separating protective devices are provided for the cell, safety-oriented monitoring and control by suitable safety sensors is required. The methods to minimize the size of the necessary safety distance will be presented. The experimental validation shows that this safety system with radar sensors performs a reliable workspace monitoring system. The high robustness, reactivity and flexibility of the safet y concept makes this system usable for collaborative tasks in a real industrial environment. KW - Human-Robot-Collaboration, Safety System, Radar, Flexibility, Portability, Standard-CE. Y1 - 2021 SN - 978-989-758-537-1 U6 - https://doi.org/10.5220/0010645800003061 SP - 67 EP - 76 PB - SCITEPRESS - Science and Technology Publications ER -