Designing Automation With Safety in Mind
Robotics is becoming a major part of automation and consequently humans are spending more time sharing a workspace with robots. In situations like this, it’s important to keep safety top of mind. Things like the force and speed of the robots have to be limited. Additionally, distance between the robotic systems and workers must be considered, bringing in the need for sensors. Sensors are an integral part of designing automation with safety in mind.
Designing Automation With Sensors
There is an increasing demand for humans and robots to collaborate and share a workspace to boost production and efficiency. Due to the demand for collaboration between humans and robots in automation, it’s vital that safety measures are efficient and effective. A variety of laser scanners, light beams and radar systems can help ensure safe interactions between human workers and robots. Sensors are being used to define in real time the changing of hazardous zones as well as a safe path and speed of travel for a robot arm in order to accommodate the safety of the human worker. Sensors also help with directing automated guided vehicles that move throughout a warehouse environment in order to prevent collisions.
Using sensors and scanners for safety can also reduce costs. They can continuously scan an area and create a two-dimensional protected zone. Additionally, they can sense a worker’s movement and stop hazardous movement from a guarded area.
Innovative sensor systems like FreeMove from Veo Robotics make it possible for safety systems to be easily installed and reconfigured according to changing needs and conditions. FreeMove can differentiate between what could be a human and what definitely isn’t, and in turn, determine if a robot needs to slow down or stop to ensure safety in the moment.
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We know the demand for robotics systems is high and with our deep knowledge and experience, we are prepared to meet it. Our robotics solutions will bring efficiency and higher rates of productivity to your operations. Contact us today to see how far robotics can take your business.
