BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN
HUMAN AND ROBOT
AR operator guidance systems, like the
Arkite Human Interface Mate (HIM), use
AR to transform workstations into a digital
and interactive environment. Operator
guidance systems reduce human errors by
projecting step-by-step instructions onto
a surface that guide operators as they
work. These systems use safety features,
like light picking and visual projection, to
notify the user if a step is not completed
correctly. It maintains safety and
consistency by not allowing the operator
to move on unless the task is completed
to the correct quality standard.
These guidance systems work on a rightfirst-time
model and reduce the waste
commonly caused by human error by up
to 75 per cent, delivering a faster return on
investment and further bridging the gap
between humans and robots.
The global COVID-19
pandemic has forced
many operators to
develop new skills as they
take on a more varied role
in a smaller workforce.
AR also delivers training benefits.
Embedded smart sensors add validation
by taking time stamps and qualitatively
measuring performance to ensure that
certain tasks have been completed
correctly. Embedded smart sensors
reduce the need for a large amount
of management support and training,
without forfeiting high quality standards
and control over the assembly line. These
systems also digitalise the resulting data
and integrate it with existing enterprise
resource planning (ERP) systems, cutting
down on paperwork.
Humans will never have the precision
of robots during manufacturing, but the
human qualities are why people are so
useful. Plant managers can give their
operators tools, like AR guidance systems,
to make them perform with some of the
benefits of a robot, getting the best of
both worlds.
To find out more, visit www.
thesempregroup.com today to read
more about how you can benefit
from integrating AR systems into your
production line. Or, to speak to an expert,
call +44 (0)1452 632712.
For further information, please visit www.thesempregroup.com
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