Human-technology symbiosis use case: Creating true collaborative workspaces
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Human-technology symbiosis use case: Creating true collaborative workspaces
⚡The challenge
While collaborative robots (cobots) have been in industry for a decade, their full potential remains untapped. Despite advances in cyber-physical systems and AI, many organizations struggle to achieve genuine human-technology collaboration that mirrors the effectiveness of human teams.
🎯What we’re addressing
o Metal product manufacturing sector
o Assembly, welding, logistics, and ICT operations
o Focus on manufacturing and retail collaborative scenarios
⚠️Current State
o Robots can provide varying levels of support
- Low automation (basic worker assistance)
- High automation (full task control with human oversight)
o However, there´s limited understanding of:
- Impact on human workers
- How to fully utilise collaborative capabilities
- Ways to build team cohesion between humans and machines
💡The Solution
1️⃣ Developing reciprocal learning systems where both humans and machines learn from each other
2️⃣ Building technical competency awareness in education Creating frameworks for genuine team collaboration rather than simple automation.
3️⃣ Focusing on work quality through enhanced human-machine cohesion
Our goal is to move beyond basic automation to create truly collaborative workspaces where humans and technology work together as effective teams.
