Development of an Enhanced Risk Assessment Model for Human–Robot Collaboration and its Application

IF 3.5 3区 医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Kangdon Lee , Jae-Yong Lim
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Abstract

Background

Collaborative robots have emerged as a solution for complex and precision-driven tasks. However, there is no comprehensive risk assessment model for collaborative robotic work in the Republic of Korea. Thus, we aim to develop a risk assessment model tailored to the unique characteristics of human-robot collaboration.

Methods

In this study, we examine the risk assessment factors in three key fields: worker, robotic systems, and work environment. The items adopted in the existing models of HFACS, USUS, and human–robot trust were initially selected to extract items for the risk assessment model. The analytic hierarchy process methodology was applied to refine and prioritize the evaluation items. Score scales were constructed for the six checklists. A five-level score ranging from one to five was given to each question in the checklist, and the average score was used to quantitatively evaluate each area.

Results

The six evaluation checklists coalesced to constitute a comprehensive risk assessment model was adjusted for collaborative robot operations. Implementing the proposed model in six robot-operated workplaces yielded consistent results. Companies involved in previous robot-related accidents exhibited deficiencies in these risks than accident-free robot workplaces. Thus, comprehensive risk assessments encompassing the necessary factors are crucial to prevent accidents in robot-related work environments.

Conclusion

The proposed risk assessment model can offer a robust foundation for guiding the future development of diverse risk assessment models for collaborative robot environments and facilitate the safe coexistence of humans and robots in the Industry 4.0 era.
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Safety and Health at Work
Safety and Health at Work Social Sciences-Safety Research
CiteScore
6.40
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5.70%
发文量
1080
审稿时长
38 days
期刊介绍: Safety and Health at Work (SH@W) is an international, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal published quarterly in English beginning in 2010. The journal is aimed at providing grounds for the exchange of ideas and data developed through research experience in the broad field of occupational health and safety. Articles may deal with scientific research to improve workers'' health and safety by eliminating occupational accidents and diseases, pursuing a better working life, and creating a safe and comfortable working environment. The journal focuses primarily on original articles across the whole scope of occupational health and safety, but also welcomes up-to-date review papers and short communications and commentaries on urgent issues and case studies on unique epidemiological survey, methods of accident investigation, and analysis. High priority will be given to articles on occupational epidemiology, medicine, hygiene, toxicology, nursing and health services, work safety, ergonomics, work organization, engineering of safety (mechanical, electrical, chemical, and construction), safety management and policy, and studies related to economic evaluation and its social policy and organizational aspects. Its abbreviated title is Saf Health Work.
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