The Boeing Company
ROBOTIC MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Abstract:

A robotic manufacturing system and method include a robot including a control unit in communication with an operative member. The control unit is configured to operate the operative member in relation to a workpiece within a working area according to a control plan. A presence sensor is configured to detect presence of a human within the working area. An imaging device is configured to acquire an image of at least a portion of the workpiece in response to the presence sensor detecting the presence of the human within the working area.