A genetic algorithm for heterogenous human-robot collaboration assembly line balancing problems

• Originated by a real-world case study from the automotive industry, this paper attempts to address the assembly lines balancing problem with human-robot collaboration and heterogeneous operators while optimizing the cycle time. A genetic algorithm (GA) with customized parameters and features is proposed while considering the characteristics of the problem. The computational results show that the developed GA can provide the decision-makers with efficient solutions with heterogeneous humans and robots. Furthermore, the results reveal that the cycle time is highly influenced by order of the operators’ skills, particularly when a fewer number of humans and robots exist at the stations.

Ämnesord

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Maskinteknik -- Produktionsteknik, arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Mechanical Engineering -- Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Human-robot collaboration

assembly line balancing

genetic algorithms

Production and Automation Engineering

Produktion och automatiseringsteknik

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