LED Strip Based Robot Movement Intention Signs for Human-Robot Interactions

As a new kind of robots, called cooperative robots, are more commonly used in industry, a new way of communication is becoming more important due to the increasing number of closer cooperation between human and robots. This paper proposes the idea behind a novel method of using visual communication between cobots and humans focusing mainly on the field of industrial robotics. This device can decrease the mental stress experienced by the coworker and can increase the trust resulting in a closer to ergonomic workspace from the coworker viewpoint. Other possible usage is also discussed.