Soft Robots
Soft robots are robots that are predestined for sensitive applications due to their soft structure. Especially when interacting with humans, the soft structure of the robots is advantageous in order to reduce potential dangers and avoid injuries. However, soft robots are also suitable for industrial applications, for example in handling sensitive materials. For some applications, it is necessary for these robots to be able to decompose on their own. This requires the use of biological material.
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Prerequisites for use
Risk assessment
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, in order to avoid hazards to the safety and health of employees, the employer is obliged to carry out a risk assessment. Hazards are to be identified and assessed in order to derive effective protective measures.
Analysis of internal processes
For a targeted application of soft robots, the analysis of internal processes is of great importance. Thus, the production process must be broken down in detail. The following guiding questions will help:
- Which material should the robot handle?
- What is the morphology of the workpieces to be processed?
- Should the robot operate in cooperation with a human?