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T. Komenda, M. Schelle, F. Kamhuber, S. Schlund:
"Exploiting the potential of human-machine work systems: Cycle-time reduction through simulation-based analysis and optimized task allocation";
in: "Simulation in Produktion und Logistik 2021", issued by: FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg; Cuvilier-Verlag, Göttingen, 2021, ISBN: 978-3-7369-7479-1, 453 - 462.

Even though human-machine work systems seem to be a promising approach in closing the economic efficiency gap between manual production and automation, the installation rate of such kind of systems is still low. This is based on the general opinion that cycle time is only achievable on the basis of the machine´s velocity. However, the velocity of a robot is often limited due to prevailing safety guidelines. In the present work, it is therefore investigated what system parameters influence cycle time in a human-machine work system and how transparency can be created so as to increase planning reliability. Based on a hybrid model approach, it is shown how the modelling of human-machine work systems can be carried out taking into account system parameters that influence cycle time. The application of the developed hybrid cycle time model is shown and validated on a circuit board packaging process.

https://publik.tuwien.ac.at/files/publik_300726.pdf