3A1-I06 The consideration on the safe work condition of industrial robots(Robotics with Safety and Reliability)

Abstract

A robot operator is required to work in close proximity to the industrial robot while power of robot actuators is active. Physical contact between the operator and the robot can occur during the operations, especially collaborative mode. In these operations, the robot requires power and force limitation which is provided as 80W of rated motor power by the japanese regulation. This report describes that the actual motor power around 80W is measured as an operating force toward the operator and the risk of measured force level is considered.