Abstract

The objective of this paper is to provide a data base to assist in task allocation between humans and robots and to analyze some common manufacturing activities. To accomplish this, the capabilities and limitations of humans, as well as the characteristics of robots, are discussed. General guidelines are offered for the process of task allocation between humans and robots. A definition of task analysis is given and several common manufacturing processes are described. In the task analysis, a determination of those traits required by a human or robot to perform the given task are described. Also given are the results of an investigation into the type of robot capable of performing a given manufacturing activity.