Human-robot collaboration with augmented reality

Abstract

This paper presents an implementation of human-robot collaboration by using augmented reality technique for providing necessary information to human operator. In this research, human operator and a robot arm share the same workspace in virtual object assembly task. The virtual objects are created in the form of 3D computer graphics that is superimposed on the real video image. While working in assembly task, the robot will assist the human operator by loading the virtual objects. Furthermore, a task planner controls all robots' operations accordingly to human actions. Using augmented reality, human operator will receive robot's task plan in the form of computer graphics during assembly task. The computer-generated information will support human operator's decision for a suitable next step action. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.