@article{ref1,
title="Toward a reliable safety sensor implementation for industrial automation",
journal="International journal of industrial ergonomics",
year="1991",
author="Millard, DL",
volume="7",
number="4",
pages="277-286",
abstract="This paper presents a discussion of automation/robotic safety and reliability research that is pertinent to manufacturing environments. A description of reliability work completed toward the development of safety sensors, automation aspects of systems, and control-oriented hardware/software integration techniques is included; along with an attempt to discuss potential applications of these developments within industrial environments. This discussion is to serve as: (1) a basis upon which future investigation can proceed, (2) an automation/robotic safety and reliability research primer for the education of those working with automated machinery and required to provide adequate worker protection, and (3) a resource for a national program whose responsibility is the development of engineering guidelines for the reliable use of safety devices for potentially hazardous, automated multi-purpose machinery. The final section presents considerations for future research and emphasizes the need for reliable safety systems.<p />",
language="",
issn="0169-8141",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}