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Humans are not Machines - Anthropocentric Human-Machine Symbiosis for Ultra-Flexible Smart Manufacturing

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posted on 2021-09-13, 19:43 authored by Yuqian LuYuqian Lu, Juvenal Sastre Adrados, Saahil ChandSaahil Chand, Lihui Wang

Smart manufacturing is characterized by self-organizing manufacturing systems and processes that can respond to dynamic changes. We envision the rapid advancement of smart machines with empathy skills will enable anthropocentric human-machine teams that can maximize human flexibility and wellness at work while maintaining the required manufacturing productivity and stability. In this paper, we present a future-proofing human-machine symbiosis framework that features human centrality, social wellness, and adaptability. The essential technical challenges and methods are discussed in detail.

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The University of Auckland FRDF New Staff Research Fund (Contract No: 3720540)

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Email Address of Submitting Author

yuqian.lu@auckland.ac.nz

ORCID of Submitting Author

0000-0001-5954-0421

Submitting Author's Institution

The University of Auckland

Submitting Author's Country

  • New Zealand