[HTML][HTML] Enabling flexible manufacturing system (FMS) through the applications of industry 4.0 technologies

M Javaid, A Haleem, RP Singh, R Suman - Internet of Things and Cyber …, 2022 - Elsevier
The implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies has improved the flexibility of the entire
manufacturing system. These technologies are the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, Artificial …

[HTML][HTML] Metaverse in advanced manufacturing: Background, applications, limitations, open issues & future directions

GC Amaizu, JN Njoku, JM Lee, DS Kim - ICT Express, 2024 - Elsevier
The metaverse promises to revolutionize the internet by introducing a new era of three-
dimensional objects. The advancements in artificial intelligence and immersive technologies …

An augmented reality software suite enabling seamless human robot interaction

S Aivaliotis, K Lotsaris, C Gkournelos… - … Journal of Computer …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This paper presents an Augmented Reality software suite aiming at supporting the
operator's interaction with flexible mobile robot workers. The developed AR suite, integrated …

[HTML][HTML] Worker-centered evaluation and redesign of manufacturing tasks for ergonomics improvement using axiomatic design principles

Z Arkouli, G Michalos, G Kokotinis, S Makris - CIRP Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Humans are considered the most valuable resource in manufacturing systems thanks to
their craftsmanship, dexterity, and autonomy significantly affecting productivity, quality, and …

Robotics in the Construction Sector: Trends, Advances, and Challenges

Y Liu, A AH, NA Haron, B NA, H Wang - Journal of Intelligent & Robotic …, 2024 - Springer
Construction robots employ cutting-edge technology to perform tasks more accurately than
traditional construction workers, producing higher-quality results and fewer mistakes …

AI-enhanced vision system for dispensing process monitoring and quality control in manufacturing of large parts

L Prezas, G Michalos, Z Arkouli, A Katsikarelis… - Procedia CIRP, 2022 - Elsevier
Assembly is one of the cornerstones of today's manufacturing; thus, efficient automated
assembly systems have become a necessity in the recent past. Challenges that have …

Autonomous driving robot that drives and returns along a planned route in underground mines by recognizing road signs

H Kim, Y Choi - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
In this study, an autonomous driving robot that drives and returns along a planned route in
an underground mine tunnel was developed using a machine-vision-based road sign …

Optimizing the material distribution method for automotive electronic switch production: A rigid and flexible approach

Y Chen, M Cheng, Y Wu, J Zhu… - Proceedings of the …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
The lifecycle of automotive electronic switches is relatively short. The products exhibit a high
level of customization. The assembly production demonstrates characteristics of high variety …

Adaptive Mobile Robot Scheduling in Multiproduct Flexible Manufacturing Systems Using Reinforcement Learning

M Waseem, Q Chang - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2023 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The integration of mobile robots in material handling in flexible manufacturing systems
(FMS) is made possible by the recent advancements in Industry 4.0 and industrial artificial …

Polyhedron-bounded collision checks for robotic assembly of structural components

Y Gao, J Shu, W Xiao, Z Jin - Automation in Construction, 2023 - Elsevier
For existing robotic assembly studies in construction, the axis-aligned bounding box
algorithm used is not capable enough to provide the exact approximation of rotated and …