In addition to series production, there is a trend in industry towards individualization of products. In addition to the digital networking of entire systems, learning systems with artificial intelligence and robots that work hand-in-hand with humans play a central role in batch size 1 production. The BionicWorkplace combines all these requirements in a future-oriented working environment.
A central component of the working environment is the BionicCobot. The pneumatic lightweight robot is modeled on the human arm in its anatomical structure and – like its biological role model – solves many tasks with the aid of its flexible and sensitive movements. Thanks to its flexibility and intuitive operation, the BionicCobot can interact directly and safely with humans. In doing so, it supports the operator in monotonous work and takes over handles that are dangerous for people.
In the BionicWorkplace, the bionic robot arm works together with numerous assistance systems and peripheral devices that are networked and communicate with each other. At the same time, artificial intelligence and machine learning methods make the BionicWorkplace a learning and anticipatory system that continuously optimizes itself.
The entire workplace is ergonomically designed and can be individually adapted to people, even including the lighting. In the centre of the operator's field of vision is a large projection screen. It provides the worker with all relevant information and reacts dynamically with its contents to the respective requirements. Various sensors and camera systems are mounted around the projection screen, which permanently record the positions of workers, components and tools. This allows people to interact directly with the BionicCobot and control it via movement, touch or speech.