Methodology for design of mechatronic robotic manipulators based on suitability for modern application scenarios

Abstract The demand for flexible and versatile robot systems rises due to the continuously increasing diversity and variants of the products as well as shortening product life cycles. Within the EU-funded research project FourByThree, ZeMA investigates various Human-Robot-Cooperation (HRC) robot systems such as welding and riveting. This research considers the three dimensions of production: product analysis, production process and production equipment. A methodology to design a mechatronic construction kit for modern applications is being worked on. This leads to the development of a HRC reconfigurable robot system.