Building a Simulation Model for Evaluating Safety Techniques in Plug-and-Produce Robot Cells

Abstract: This thesis research aims to develop a virtual model utilizing a simulation robot cell comprising one or multiple robots and establishing seamless communication with CMAS (Configurable Multi-Agent System) for control purposes. The successful implementation of this setup yielded significant benefits, particularly in pre-risk assessment for the robot cell in Plug and Produce (P&P) operations. By leveraging the virtual simulation prior to actual deployment, the identification and prevention of collision scenarios within the robot's paths were effectively achieved. The simulation was conducted using ABB Robot Studio software, which was seamlessly connected to CMAS software through the REST API protocol. This integration facilitated efficient data exchange and real-time control, enhancing the overall performance and safety of the robot cell.