Assistive Robotic Systems for Augmenting Human Strength in Industrial Applications

为了使辅助机器人与人类工人协作并优化人类和机器人的能力，需要建立理论基础。该项目旨在开发方法，使辅助机器人能够增强人类在复杂工业环境中进行体力要求高的工作（如磨料爆破）的力量。它旨在解决与感知和控制机器人系统相关的研究挑战，这些系统可以直观安全地为工人提供所需的物理支持。最终目标是提高生产力和减少伤害。研究结果将对辅助机器人的研究和工业应用产生重大而直接的影响。

A theoretical foundation needs to be developed in order for assistive robots to collaborate with human workers and optimise the capabilities of both the human and the robot. This project aims to develop methodologies that enable assistive robots to augment the strength of humans conducting physically demanding work, such as abrasive blasting, in complex industrial environments. It aims to address research challenges associated with perception and control of robotic systems that provide assistance as- needed physical support to a worker intuitively and safely. The ultimate objectives are to improve productivity and reduce injuries. The outcomes intend to have significant and immediate impacts on assistive robotics research and industrial applications.