2023 article
An Image-Based Human-Robot Collision Avoidance Scheme: A Proof of Concept
Xie, Z., Lu, L., Wang, H., Li, L., & Xu, X. (2023, June 8). IISE TRANSACTIONS ON OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS & HUMAN FACTORS.
Occupational Applications:In modern industrial plants, collisions between humans and robots pose a significant risk to occupational safety. To address this concern, we sought to devise a reliable system for human-robot collision avoidance system employing computer vision. This system enables proactive prevention of dangerous collisions between humans and robots. In contrast to previous approaches, we used a standard RGB camera, making implementation more convenient and cost-effective. Furthermore, the proposed method greatly extends the effective detection range compared to previous studies, thereby enhancing its utility for monitoring large-scale workplaces.