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Assessing Safety Risks of Human-Robot Interaction
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2021
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Description:Occupational Safety and Health Protocol for Assessing Human-Robot Interaction Safety Risks
Chukwuma Nnaji, John Gambatese, and Ifeanyi Okpala. CPWR Small Study, 2021
Robotics and automation (RA)—such as exoskeletons, drones, and single-task construction robots—offer new possibilities to combat challenges facing the construction trades, including unsafe and dangerous working conditions. Despite RA’s potential positive impacts, human-robot interaction (HRI) can also introduce new hazards on the job site and elevate the potential impact of existing hazards. While some studies have assessed the effectiveness of RA technologies, none have evaluated the safety risks associated with implementing RA in the construction industry, and there is no HRI safety risk assessment protocol to assist practitioners conducting pre-task planning that involves RA. This study developed a practical process and tools for practitioners to identify and quantify HRI safety risks when using RA in construction operations.
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Pages in Document:1 unnumbered page
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