1. Konceptualna zasnova uvedbe avtonomnega vozila v proizvodno okoljeBenjamin Seljak, 2025, diplomsko delo Opis: V diplomskem delu smo izdelali konceptualno zasnovo uvedbe avtonomnega vozila v proizvodno okolje s poudarkom na analizi možnosti, izzivov in vplivov, ki jih prinaša implementacija te tehnologije. Avtonomna vozila imajo potencial za izboljšanje intralogističnih procesov, povečanje produktivnosti in zmanjšanje operativnih stroškov, kar lahko prispeva k večji konkurenčnosti podjetja. V diplomskem delu smo raziskali pripravo na uvedbo avtonomnega vozila, izbiro ustrezne vrste in ponudnika, prilagoditev proizvodnega okolja in obstoječega sistema za upravljanje skladiščno-materialnega poslovanja ter ekonomski vidik uvedbe, vključno s povračilom naložbe. Rezultati obstoječih raziskav kažejo, da lahko avtonomna vozila učinkovito nadomestijo tradicionalne načine transporta materiala. Izhajajoč iz tega spoznanja smo definirali najprimernejšo vrsto in ponudnika avtonomnega mobilnega robota. Diplomsko delo tako predstavlja temelj za nadaljnje raziskave in implementacije avtonomnih vozil s ciljem optimizacije delovnih procesov in boljšega izkoriščanja obstoječih virov. Ključne besede: intralogistika, avtonomni mobilni robot, AMR, uvedba v proizvodno okolje, analiza učinkovitosti Objavljeno v DKUM: 13.05.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 0
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2. Implementacija sistema za reševanje rubikove kocke s pomočjo robotaNejc Firbas, 2025, diplomsko delo Opis: Namen diplomskega dela je bil razviti in narediti robota, ki sam reši rubikovo kocko sestavljeno iz 3×3×3 manjših kock. Le ta je sestavljen iz 6 servo motorčkov, plastičnega ohišja in mikrokrmilnika Raspberry Pi. Robot najprej, preko kamere, zajame sliko in izračuna kombinacijo barv na vseh kvadratih, nato s pomočjo algoritma, imlementiranega v programu, določi zaporedje premikov stranic in le te nato tudi izvede s šestimi servo motorčki. Trenutno vitrualno sliko kocke lahko vidimo v nadzorni plošči, dostopni na izbranem naslovu IP v lokalnem omrežju. Preko nadzorne plošče lahko tudi upravljamo s krmiljenjem algoritma. Ključne besede: rubikova kocka, algoritem, raspberry Pi, robot Objavljeno v DKUM: 08.05.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 11
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3. Task-oriented evaluation of the feasible kinematic directional capabilities for robot machiningSaša Stradovnik, Aleš Hace, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Performing the machining of complex surfaces can be a challenging task for a robot, especially in terms of collaborative robotics, where the available motion capabilities are greatly reduced
in comparison with conventional industrial robot arms. It is necessary to evaluate these capabilities
prior to task execution, for which we need efficient algorithms, especially in the case of flexible
robot applications. To provide accurate and physically consistent information about the maximum
kinematic capabilities while considering the requirements of the task, an approach called the Decomposed Twist Feasibility (DTF) method is proposed in this study. The evaluation of the maximum
feasible end-effector velocity is based on the idea of decomposition into the linear and angular motion
capabilities, considering a typical robot machining task with synchronous linear and angular motion.
The proposed DTF method is presented by the well-known manipulability polytope concept. Unlike
the existing methods that estimate the kinematic performance capabilities in arbitrarily weighted
twist space, or separately in the translation and the rotation subspace, our approach offers an accurate
and simple solution for the determination of the total kinematic performance capabilities, which is
often highly required, especially in the case of robot machining tasks. The numerical results obtained
in this study show the effectiveness of the proposed approach. Moreover, the proposed DTF method
could represent suitable kinematic performance criteria for the optimal placement of predefined tasks
within the robot workspace Ključne besede: robot surface machining, task feasibility, task-dependent kinematic capability, kinematic performance evaluation, manipulability index, manipulability polytope, motion decomposition, Decomposed Twist Feasibility method, DTF method Objavljeno v DKUM: 01.04.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 2
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4. The NASA-TLX approach to understand workers workload in humanrobot collaborationAljaž Javernik, Borut Buchmeister, Robert Ojsteršek, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is becoming increasingly widespread in today's production systems, as it can contribute to achieving more efficient and flexible production systems. Given the growing importance of HRC, this paper addresses the significance of human workload in HRC. To study workers workload an experiment was conducted using NASA-TLX questionnaire. The experiment featured two scenarios involving the same operation but varying robot motion parameters. Recognizing that individual differences contribute to success of collaboration, the experiment considered worker utilization in relation to robot motion parameters. To ensure the credibility of the experimental results, the robot motion parameters were adjusted to each individual in order to achieve the same conditions and utilization at all participants. Results revealed that worker utilization, in conjunction with robot motion parameters significantly influenced worker workload. The results highlight the need for personalized guidelines in collaborative workplaces that emphasize individual differences in abilities, skills and personalities to increase overall well-being and robot and worker productivity. Ključne besede: human-robot collaboration, industry 5.0, collaborative workplace, NASA-TLX, safety awareness, worker well-being, worker workload Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 4
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5. Primerjalna analiza robotov FANUC in CRP: Tehnične, programske in varnostne lastnostiMiha Fekonja, 2025, diplomsko delo Opis: Cilj diplomske naloge je opraviti primerjalno analizo med primerljivimi industrijskimi in kolaborativnimi roboti podjetij Fanuc in CRP. Analiza je izvedena z vidika tehničnih, programskih in varnostnih lastnosti robotov. V nalogi so opisani tudi primeri praktičnih izkušenj, pridobljenih v času ustvarjenja zaključnega dela. Bistvo primerjave je ugotoviti, v katerih nalogah bo robot CRP dovolj dober, da ga uporabimo na mesto robota Fanuc.
Analiza bo koristila podjetjem pri naložbenih odločitvah. Ključne besede: FANUC, CRP, robot, primerjava. Objavljeno v DKUM: 03.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 24
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6. Primer napredne robotske manipulacije z redundantno robotsko roko Franka Emika Panda in ROS : magistrsko deloRok Casar, 2024, magistrsko delo Opis: V magistrski nalogi smo raziskali uporabo redundantnih robotskih manipulatorjev za izboljšanje prilagodljivosti in zmogljivosti pri izvajanju nalog v okoljih z ovirami, s poudarkom na robota Franka Emika Panda. Osredotočili smo se na analizo in primerjavo različnih načrtovalnikov poti ter reševalnikov inverzne kinematike, da bi ocenili njihovo učinkovitost pri obvladovanju sklepnih omejitev in izogibanju oviram. Z razvojem aplikacije pobiranja in odlaganja (angl. Pick and place) v okolju ROS in z orodjem Moveit smo demonstrirali, kako redundantnost omogoča izboljšano manevriranje in kompleksne gibe, ki so potrebni za napredne robotske aplikacije. Rezultati kažejo, da je pristop s poudarkom na redundantnosti bistven za doseganje boljših operativnih sposobnosti robota, še posebej v zahtevnih industrijskih okoljih. Ključne besede: ROS, Moveit, Franka Emika Panda, redundantnost, robot, izogibanje oviram, manipulacija, načrtovanje poti Objavljeno v DKUM: 20.01.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 27
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7. Toward optimal robot machining considering the workpiece surface geometry in a task-oriented approachAleš Hace, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Robot workpiece machining is interesting in industry as it offers some advantages, such as higher flexibility in comparison with the conventional approach based on CNC technology. However, in recent years, we have been facing a strong progressive shift to custom-based manufacturing and low-volume/high-mix production, which require a novel approach to automation via the employment of collaborative robotics. However, collaborative robots feature only limited motion capability to provide safety in cooperation with human workers. Thus, it is highly necessary to perform more detailed robot task planning to ensure its feasibility and optimal performance. In this paper, we deal with the problem of studying kinematic robot performance in the case of such manufacturing tasks, where the robot tool is constrained to follow the machining path embedded on the workpiece surface at a prescribed orientation. The presented approach is based on the well-known concept of manipulability, although the latter suffers from physical inconsistency due to mixing different units of linear and angular velocity in a general 6 DOF task case. Therefore, we introduce the workpiece surface constraint in the robot kinematic analysis, which enables an evaluation of its available velocity capability in a reduced dimension space. Such constrained robot kinematics transform the robot’s task space to a two-dimensional surface tangent plane, and the manipulability analysis may be limited to the space of linear velocity only. Thus, the problem of physical inconsistency is avoided effectively. We show the theoretical derivation of the proposed method, which was verified by numerical experiments.periments. Ključne besede: robotics, automation, robot machining, workpiece surface polishing, collaborative robot, manipulability, complex surface geometry, motion planning Objavljeno v DKUM: 25.11.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 0 |
8. Region-based approach for machining time improvement in robot surface finishingTomaž Pušnik, Aleš Hace, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Traditionally, in robotic surface finishing, the entire workpiece is processed at a uniform speed, predetermined by the operator, which does not account for variations in the machinability across different regions of the workpiece. This conventional approach often leads to inefficiencies, especially given the diverse geometrical characteristics of workpieces that could potentially allow for different machining speeds. Our study introduces a region-based approach, which improves surface finishing machining time by allowing variable speeds and directions tailored to each region’s specific characteristics. This method leverages a task-oriented strategy integrating robot kinematics and workpiece surface geometry, subdivided by the clustering algorithm. Subsequently, methods for optimization algorithms were developed to calculate each region’s optimal machining speeds and directions. The efficacy of this approach was validated through numerical results on two distinct workpieces, demonstrating significant improvements in machining times. The region-based approach yielded up to a 37% reduction in machining time compared to traditional single-direction machining. Further enhancements were achieved by optimizing the workpiece positioning, which, in our case, added up to an additional 16% improvement from the initial position. Validation processes were conducted to ensure the collaborative robot’s joint velocities remained within safe operational limits while executing the region-based surface finishing strategy. Ključne besede: robot surface finishing, collaborative robot, region-based machining, workpiece optimization, clustering, task-oriented machining, machining time optimization Objavljeno v DKUM: 25.11.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 16
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9. Ergonomic evaluation of human–robot collaborative order picking : a combined laboratory and simulation studyMinqi Zhang, Jakob Marolt, Primož Bencak, Eric Grosse, Tone Lerher, 2024, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Opis: Thanks to rapid technological developments in robotics, various automation technologies are being applied in warehouses today. Order picking, as a key process in warehouse operations, has drawn attention in academia and practice for decades. In addition to many studies dedicated to manual and fully automated order picking, efforts have also been made to study semi-automated warehouses in which humans and robots collaborate. However, these studies mostly focused on system efficiency and ignored ergonomic aspects. Order picking was confirmed as a labor-intensive process in an environment in which workers are at a high risk of developing health problems. Therefore, this study addresses the investigation of physical human working conditions in both manual and robot-assisted order picking systems via real-life laboratory experiments and simulation modeling. We used a motion capture system to assess human working postures when working with and without robot assistance. In addition, we estimated the daily workload by applying the energy expenditure concept. Using simulation experiments, we were able to extend the results to various practical scenarios with different design variables, for example warehouse layouts, order sizes, and human-robot team configuration. Our preliminary results reveal that human-robot collaboration can reduce human workload. Posture evaluation also shows a slight improvement. Ključne besede: order picking, autonomous mobile robot, human factors, ergonomics, assisted order picking, hybrid order picking, simulation, performance evaluation Objavljeno v DKUM: 21.11.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 4
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10. Aging in industry 5.0 : enhancing human–robot synergy in manufacturing and logisticsThilini Ranasinghe, Eric Grosse, Tone Lerher, 2024, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Opis: Thanks to rapid technological developments in robotics, various automation technologies are being applied in warehouses today. Order picking, as a key process in warehouse operations, has drawn attentioThis paper presents a systematic literature review exploring the impact of human–robot (HR) systems on older workers in manufacturing and logistics industries, drawing insights into how these systems can be optimally designed to address human factors in four key areas—perceptual, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial—aligning with the goals of Industry 5.0. By analyzing 19 articles selected from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, we identified both the benefits and challenges that HR systems pose to the aging workforce. We conclude that to achieve Industry 5.0 goals, HR systems must be designed to balance automation with human skills, promoting adaptability and inclusivity tailored to the diverse responses of older workers.n in academia and practice for decades. In addition to many studies dedicated to manual and fully automated order picking, efforts have also been made to study semi-automated warehouses in which humans and robots collaborate. However, these studies mostly focused on system efficiency and ignored ergonomic aspects. Order picking was confirmed as a labor-intensive process in an environment in which workers are at a high risk of developing health problems. Therefore, this study addresses the investigation of physical human working conditions in both manual and robot-assisted order picking systems via real-life laboratory experiments and simulation modeling. We used a motion capture system to assess human working postures when working with and without robot assistance. In addition, we estimated the daily workload by applying the energy expenditure concept. Using simulation experiments, we were able to extend the results to various practical scenarios with different design variables, for example warehouse layouts, order sizes, and human-robot team configuration. Our preliminary results reveal that human-robot collaboration can reduce human workload. Posture evaluation also shows a slight improvement. Ključne besede: aging, human–robot systems, manufacturing, logistics, industry 5.0, human-centricity Objavljeno v DKUM: 21.11.2024; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 8
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