Safety issues of robotics in an automated manufacturing system

Abstract

The paper highlights the safety issues of robots along with the design in an automated manufacturing system. Safety is an important factor in robotic design. The issues of robot safety in an automated manufacturing system deals with the design of a reliable control system to prevent mulfunctions. The design of the work station layout and training of plant personnel are important. Robot application designers need to give more careful thought to person who work within the confines of the robot workspace. The worker and the operator safety is the most important concern. The discussion follows the practical sequence in which one must think when designing a piece of automatically acting equipment.