A fusion-based spiking neural network approach for predicting collaboration request in human-robot collaboration

R Zhang, J Li, P Zheng, Y Lu, J Bao, X Sun - Robotics and Computer …, 2022 - Elsevier
In human-robot collaborative (HRC) manufacturing systems, how the collaborative robots
engage in the collaborative tasks and complete the corresponding work in a timely manner …

Real-time state synchronization between physical construction robots and process-level digital twins

CJ Liang, W McGee, CC Menassa, VR Kamat - Construction Robotics, 2022 - Springer
This research focuses on developing a robot digital twin (DT) and the communication
methods to connect it with the corresponding physical robot in collaborative human–robot …

Digital twin for autonomous collaborative robot by using synthetic data and reinforcement learning

D Kim, M Choi, J Um - Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 2024 - Elsevier
Training robots in real-world environments can be challenging due to time and cost
constraints. To overcome these limitations, robots can be trained in virtual environments …

Lean thinking, logistic and ergonomics: synergetic triad to prepare shop floor work systems to face pandemic situations

T Afonso, AC Alves, P Carneiro - International Journal of Global Business …, 2021 - Springer
Health crisis caused by COVID-19 had a significant impact on the activities and performance
of companies worldwide, namely in industries. In this context, the adaptation of companies to …

Difficulty and complexity definitions for assembly task allocation and assignment in human–robot collaborations: A review

T Kiyokawa, N Shirakura, Z Wang, N Yamanobe… - Robotics and Computer …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a literature review on the different aspects of task allocation and
assignment problems in human–robot collaboration (HRC) tasks in industrial assembly …

Collaborative workplace design: A knowledge-based approach to promote human–robot collaboration and multi-objective layout optimization

A Rega, C Di Marino, A Pasquariello, F Vitolo… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The innovation-driven Industry 5.0 leads us to consider humanity in a prominent position as
the center of the manufacturing field even more than Industry 4.0. This pushes us towards …

Using physics-based digital twins and extended reality for the safety and ergonomics evaluation of cobotic workstations

V Weistroffer, F Keith, A Bisiaux, C Andriot… - Frontiers in Virtual …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Cobotic workstations in industrial plants involve a new kind of collaborative robots that can
interact with operators. These cobots enable more flexibility and they can reduce the cycle …

Petri nets-based digital twin drives dual-arm cooperative manipulation

F Hu, W Wang, J Zhou - Computers in Industry, 2023 - Elsevier
The emerging concept of digital twin (DT) creates a holistic vision to change how we view
the design and operation of a cyber-physical system (CPS), and how to reconfigure its …

CNN training using 3D virtual models for assisted assembly with mixed reality and collaborative robots

K Židek, J Piteľ, M Balog, A Hošovský, V Hladký… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The assisted assembly of customized products supported by collaborative robots combined
with mixed reality devices is the current trend in the Industry 4.0 concept. This article …

Application of ChatGPT-Based Digital Human in Animation Creation

C Lan, Y Wang, C Wang, S Song, Z Gong - Future Internet, 2023 - mdpi.com
Traditional 3D animation creation involves a process of motion acquisition, dubbing, and
mouth movement data binding for each character. To streamline animation creation, we …