Exoskeleton-Robotic Arm Collaboration System Cuts Factory Lifting Strain by Up to 65%
A research team led by Professor Lorenzo Masia at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a system enabling factory workers wearing exoskeletons to collaborate safely and closely with robotic arms. The solution reduces physical strain from lifting and handling tasks by up to 65%, while simultaneously improving production efficiency — marking a significant breakthrough in human-robot collaboration.
Highlights
- Professor Lorenzo Masia's team at TUM developed a system combining worker-worn exoskeletons with robotic arms for seamless factory collaboration.
- The system reduces physical strain from lifting and handling tasks by up to 65%, protecting long-term worker health.
- A real-time coordination mechanism between the exoskeleton and robotic arm minimises collision risk in shared workspaces.
- The research addresses the longstanding industrial challenge of balancing safety and flexibility in human-robot collaboration.
- The findings have broad implications for manufacturing automation and future large-scale human-robot collaborative applications.
As robots become increasingly common on factory floors, truly seamless human-robot collaboration has remained an elusive goal. A research team led by Professor Lorenzo Masia at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now developed a solution that enables factory workers wearing exoskeletons to work in close, safe coordination with robotic arms.
Reducing Physical Strain and Optimising Production
According to the research team, the system can reduce the physical burden on workers during lifting and handling operations by up to 65%. This not only protects workers' physical health, but also improves the overall efficiency of factory production workflows.
A Key Breakthrough in Human-Robot Collaboration
Industrial human-robot collaboration currently faces the persistent challenge of balancing safety with flexibility. The TUM team's approach uses a real-time communication and coordination mechanism between the exoskeleton and the robotic arm, ensuring both systems can interact safely within a shared workspace — significantly reducing the risk of accidental collisions or operational errors.
The findings carry significant implications for manufacturing automation, laying the groundwork for broader human-robot collaboration applications in the future.
Source: Research team of Professor Lorenzo Masia, Technical University of Munich (TUM)
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