Development of Robotic Systems to Improve the Safety of Railway Transport Operations

Abstract

The article discusses the creation of local automated complexes that perform planned high-risk rolling-stock operations at a railway station. An analysis of technical operations at a freight railway station was carried out, and operations with elevated risks for personnel were identified. Using an example of freight cars uncoupling, equipment is designed that allows this work to be carried out in an automated mode. The use of video cameras, laser equipment, robotic manipulators and a general control system is proposed as an effective scheme for a robotic complex to perform the uncoupling operation. Recommendations are proposed for the development of local robotic systems to improve the safety of railway transport operations.