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Human-robot collaboration explored in new report
A new SAE EDGE Research Report brings
together views of recognized thought
leaders to understand and deconstruct the
myths and realities of human-robot
collaboration, and how it could eventually
have the impact envisaged by many.
Authors of the report, " Unsettled Issues
on Human-Robot Collaboration and
Automation in Aerospace Manufacturing, "
are Philip Webb and Sarah Fletcher, both of
Cranfield University. They build a
comprehensive picture of the current stateof-the-art of human-robot applications,
identifying key issues to unlock the
technology's potential in aerospace
manufacturing.
Current thinking suggests that the
emerging technology of human-robot
collaboration provides an ideal solution,
combining the flexibility and skill of human
operators with the precision, repeatability,
and reliability of robots. Yet, the topic
tends to generate intense reactions,
ranging from a " brave new future " for
aircraft manufacturing and assembly, to
workers living in fear of a robot invasion
and lost jobs.
It is widely acknowledged that the
application of robotics and automation in
aerospace manufacturing is significantly
lower than might be expected. Reasons
include product variability, size, design
philosophy, and relatively low volumes. The
occasional reticence due to a history of past
false starts plays a role too. n

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Philip Webb is the head of
the Centre for Structures,
Assembly and Intelligent
Automation at Cranfield
University, where he holds
the Royal Academy of
Engineering and Airbus
Chair.
Sarah Fletcher, Ph.D., is
a Senior Research Fellow at
Cranfield University, where
she leads the Industrial
Psychology and Human
Factors Group.

Unsettled Issues
on Human-Robot
Collaboration and
Automation in Aerospace
Manufacturing

Professor Philip Webb, PhD
Sarah Fletcher, PhD

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