Improvement of Organizational Efficiency by Multi-Robot System for Manufacturing Operation

Abstract

In this paper, we have discussed on the effect of the knowledge sharing for the multiple robot system which is equipped with the advanced telecommunication devices. These days, the broad bandwidth telecommunication method has been brought into the world of robotics. This has enabled the mobile robots to perform advanced communication. This is not only for master's or administrator's command use but for the exchange of the knowledge obtained from the operation. This knowledge sharing system will realize the evolution of the knowledge level of the entire module group and help the equalization of the intelligence level. Therefore, we propose the utilization of the knowledge sharing robot system at manufacturing scenes, and demonstrate the effects by a simplified simulation. In this simulation, a manufacturing line which is operated by several robot agents is proposed. Using this knowledge sharing system, which helps to improve the balance of the line, the system's improvement of productivity in the line was recognized. Consequently, the cost reduction and improvement of the efficiency shall be expected by introducing more sophisticated algorithm of knowledge sharing and distribution.