On Human Robot Collaboration - A Survey on Cost Aspects

Abstract Collaboration of human operators and automation systems like robots are under development for achieving more flexibility in production and for saving cost when avoiding repeated reconfiguration of the systems. Tele-operation is considered with the aspect of tactile interaction over remote workplaces supporting maintenance. Robots are presented to relieve workers from physical load together with path guiding assistance. Recent research results of robot assistants of workers at shared workplaces are discussed with respect to their implementation in industry.