EMBEDDED ROBOT SAFETY ENHANCES MAN-MACHINE COLLABORATION

摘要

ABB is embedding extended safety I/Os within its series of robot controllers to improve the flexibility, safety and reliability of collaboration between robots and people. The shift to low volume, high mix production in shorter cycles means that people need to work more frequently in closer proximity to robots - changing materials and programs, and inspecting new processes. This makes collaboration an important tool for maintaining productivity as well as safety.