Collaborative Robot Safety: Design & Deployment

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of safety considerations in the design and deployment of collaborative robots (cobots). Structured into four modules, it covers a wide range of topics essential for ensuring safe human-robot collaboration in industrial settings. The first module introduces learners to best practices, including robot classification, safety training, and industry standards. It also delves into risk assessment methodologies crucial for identifying and mitigating potential hazards. The second module focuses on the transition from traditional robots to cobots, examining accident triggers and the design principles for safe workcells. The third module explores safety-minded design in greater depth, covering force-limited robots, specific applications, and testing procedures. The final module ties everything together by addressing the design and implementation of collaborative workcells. Throughout the course, students engage with video lectures, readings, quizzes, and hands-on exercises, providing a well-rounded learning experience that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application. By the end of the course, participants will have gained the skills and knowledge necessary to assess, design, and implement safe collaborative robot systems in various industrial contexts.