Improved Fireworks Optimization Algorithm for Multi-product Human-robot Collaborative Hybrid Disassembly Line Balancing

In the remanufacturing process, the efficient disassembly of end-of-life (EOL) products assumes paramount significance for recycling endeavors. This work introduces a novel disassembly model aiming at enhancing disassembly efficiency within a hybrid disassembly line through the strengths of humanrobot collaboration. In order to optimize the generation of disassembly sequences, this work proposes an improved fireworks optimization algorithm (IFW) that combines uniform mutation and two-point crossover methods. Afterwards, the model’s validity and algorithmic accuracy are substantiated using the CPLEX solver (a commercial solver). Furthermore, a comparative analysis and evaluation against alternative algorithms, such as salp swarm algorithm (SSA) and whale optimization algorithm (WOA), demonstrate a better stability of the proposed algorithm in the human-robot collaborative hybrid disassembly line balancing problem.