COBOT-LED ERGONOMIC OPTIMIZATION: A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO MITIGATING MSDS RISKS IN MANUFACTURING
Milica Bubanja,
Djordje Milojevic,
Nastasija Nikolic,
Nikola Tonić,
Marko Djapan
Abstract: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a growing concern in industrial environments, leading to increased interest in technologies that can improve workers’ safety. Among these technologies, collaborative robots have gained attention due to their ability to reduce physical strain and support better ergonomic conditions. In this study, the impact of collaborative robots on musculoskeletal risk was examined through a combination of literature review, experimental observation, and ergonomic assessment of task design and operator’s posture. The results show that the integration of collaborative robots leads to measurable improvements in workplace ergonomics, reduces physical workload, and increases operational efficiency. It was also observed that proper task design, including human–robot interaction, workstation adjustability, and operator training, plays an important role in achieving these improvements. Overall, the findings suggest that collaborative robotics can significantly reduce musculoskeletal risks and contribute to safer and more adaptable industrial work environments.
Keywords: Physical ergonomics, Collaborative robotics, Workstation optimization, Safety, WMSD prevention, HRC
DOI: 10.24874/PES08.02A.008
Recieved: Revised: Accepted:
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