An ergonomic model proposed for multipurpose use of robots in flexible manufacturing systems

As the need in rapidness, sensitivity and flexibility of the production increase, the importance of robot automation in production system also increases. In order to automate the production, companies should buy a large number of expensive robots which brings the high financial cost problem. However, this problem can be solved by multipurpose use of robots. In this study made under the guidelines of ergonomic science which presents intelligent and effective approaches to the problems in production systems, a model is developed to show the feasibility of multipurpose use elf available robots in flexible manufacturing systems.