Human-Machine Symbiosis Laboratory
A New Testing Environment for Developing Symbiotic Human-Machine Systems
Vision
"To address this gap, the new Human-Machine-Symbiosis Laboratory (HMS-Lab) is developed. It integrates three core aspects: simulation of technical systems, measurement of human physiology, and measurement of human perception. " Saurbier et al. 2025
HMS-Lab Solves the Problem
"Industry 5.0 envisions a shift in European manufacturing toward human-machine symbiosis, where humans and technical systems operate as adaptive partners. Realizing this vision poses challenges not only for work organization but also for product development of manufacturing machines and technical systems. To validate symbiotic interaction and to systematically generate development knowledge, suitable testing environments are lacking that focus on the interaction between humans and the technical system." Saurbier et al. 2025
Human-Machine Symbiosis Laboratory
Technical Specifications
- Six-axis industrial robot from Kuka (model KR 210 R3100-2C)
- Hexapod shaker system (voice coil)
- Six-axis force-torque sensor
- Ground-reaction-force-plate
- VR environment
- Vicon motion system
- Electromyography (EMG) sensors
- Standardized flange, allowing a wide variety of handles
- Screen for standardized questionnaires
Human-machine interaction
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