2020/06/18 by Ali Ahmad Malik, Alexander Brem · 264 citations
Computer Science · Engineering · #cs.CY #cs.SY #eess.SY
paper · pdf · doi:10.1016/j.rcim.2020.102092
published in Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing 68, 102092 (Elsevier BV)
arxiv created 2020/06/18 · crossref created 2020/11/21 · arxiv updated 2020/11/24 · crossref issued 2021/04/01 · crossref published 2021/04/01 · crossref published-print 2021/04/01 · crossref deposited 2025/10/09 · crossref indexed 2026/08/07
This paper explores the opportunities of using a digital twin to address the complexities of collaborative production systems through an industrial case and a demonstrator. A digital twin, as a virtual counterpart of a physical human-robot assembly system, is built as a front-runner for validation and control through design, build, and operation. The forms of digital twins along the system life cycle, the building blocks, and potential advantages are presented. Recommendations for future research and practice in the use of digital twins in the field of collaborative robots are given.