Bosch Group / Service robotsRobot 'Apas' supports people with disabilities
The introduction of robots into production is changing the working environment and content. How does the division of labor between man and machine work? What opportunities do robots offer for the work of people with disabilities? The 'Aquias' project provides answers.
To enable the robotics technology to be used at the service provider in Baden-Württemberg, Bosch adapted the workstation specifically to the production environment and the different needs of the employees. The task was to reconfigure the interfaces between man and machine. The robot adapts flexibly to individual table heights (see image). The camera technology built into the robot automatically adjusts its movement to the table height. In order to be able to react to fast, jerky ...