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How can you overcome the risks of using robotics in manufacturing?

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Robots are revolutionizing the manufacturing industry, offering benefits such as increased productivity, quality, efficiency, and safety. However, using robotics also comes with some risks, such as high costs, technical challenges, ethical issues, and human displacement. How can you overcome these risks and make the most of robotics in your manufacturing processes? Here are some tips to help you.

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1 Assess your needs

Before you invest in robotics, you need to assess your manufacturing needs and goals. What are the tasks that you want to automate, and why? How will robotics improve your performance, quality, or customer satisfaction? What are the skills and resources that you have, and what are the gaps that you need to fill? By answering these questions, you can determine the type, number, and function of robots that you need, as well as the budget, timeline, and return on investment that you expect.

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Peter Shafe

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One of the key indicators of success in any investment is a comprehensive and agreed specification. A shared understanding of the goals, metrics and constraints between the end user, the machine builder and any equipment suppliers is crucial. At minimum, a specification should lay out: -Why the system/investment is needed -What the current process looks like (if the current process is poorly defined, the automated one will be worse) -What the automated process should do -Clear scope definition in terms of process and acceptable input and outputs -Measurable metrics for the success of the project This list is by no means exhaustive, but if a specification covers at least these things, then success is much more likely.

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Mozammil Rizwan

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To mitigate risks in manufacturing robotics, ensure robust safety protocols, regular maintenance, and staff training. Implement redundancy systems, monitor operations, and have backup plans for potential failures. Additionally, stay updated on evolving technology and regulations to adapt to changing circumstances and maintain the safety and efficiency of robotic operations.

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2 Choose the right robots

There are many types of robots available for different manufacturing applications, such as articulated, cartesian, SCARA, delta, and collaborative robots. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on the complexity, precision, speed, and flexibility of the task. You need to choose the right robots that suit your needs, specifications, and environment. You also need to consider the compatibility, interoperability, and integration of the robots with your existing systems, equipment, and software.

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3 Train your staff

Using robotics in manufacturing requires a skilled and trained workforce that can operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the robots. You need to provide your staff with adequate training and education on how to use the robots effectively and safely. You also need to foster a culture of collaboration and communication between your human and robot workers, as well as between different departments and functions. By doing so, you can enhance the efficiency, quality, and innovation of your manufacturing processes.

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Ahmad Stokes

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Training staff and anyone who will be operating the robots or come in close proximity. There is a big misconception in my personal opinion and experience with how the common world views robotics. IT IS NOT IROBOT with Will Smith. They have advanced but simplistic logic. Ensuring SOP and proper understanding of their capabilities are known before deploying at scale within a mixed environment.

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4 Manage the risks

Using robotics in manufacturing also involves some risks that you need to manage and mitigate. These include the risks of malfunction, breakdown, damage, or injury caused by the robots, as well as the risks of cyberattacks, data breaches, or ethical violations. You need to implement proper safety measures, security protocols, and ethical standards to protect your robots, data, staff, and customers. You also need to monitor and evaluate the performance, impact, and outcomes of your robotics projects, and make adjustments as needed.

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Aaron Prather

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Conduct a solid risk assessment. The risk assessment process should begin at the design phase and involve as many stakeholders as possible. Consider every person that may interact with the robot including maintenance and cleaning personnel. Leverage standards such as ISO 10218 and ANSI R15.06 as part of your risk assessment process. Understand your risk assessment is a “living document” and may require updates as your application changes or updates. Even software updates could require a relook. Regulatory agencies may and can request your risk assessment if there is an incident. Failure to do so could result in potential sanctions depending on the local legal framework.

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Bill Stenger

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It’s important to recognize that risk management is an ongoing process, and it's essential when adapting new and evolving technologies and emerging risks as manufacturing processes become increasingly automated.

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5 Stay updated

The field of robotics is constantly evolving and advancing, with new technologies, trends, and opportunities emerging. You need to stay updated and informed about the latest developments and best practices in robotics, and how they can benefit your manufacturing operations. You also need to keep an eye on the market demand, customer preferences, and competitive landscape, and how they can affect your robotics strategy. By doing so, you can leverage the potential of robotics to improve your manufacturing efficiency, quality, and competitiveness.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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