TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1991//
TI  - Toward a reliable safety sensor implementation for industrial automation
JO  - International journal of industrial ergonomics
A1  - Millard, DL
SP  - 277
EP  - 286
VL  - 7
IS  - 4
N2  - 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 />
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SN  - 0169-8141
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -