Human-Robot Collaboration & Safety Standards
The session on “Human-Robot Collaboration & Safety Standards”, organized by Y2NPro 2025 under IEEE Young Professionals Sri Lanka, will take place on the 11th of May 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM IST, via Zoom. As part of the Robotics in Industry 4.0: Automation and Smart Manufacturing Workshop Series, this session will explore the critical intersection of collaborative robotics and safety frameworks in modern industrial environments.
The session will be led by Prof. Buddhika Jayasekara, a seasoned academic and researcher from the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, known for his contributions in Robotics, Automation, and Embedded Systems.
During the session, Prof. Jayasekara will examine how robots and humans can safely and efficiently share workspaces in manufacturing and assembly processes. Key discussion points will include the principles of human-robot collaboration (HRC), the design of safe robotic systems, and international safety standards such as ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066 that govern collaborative robotic operations. The session will also touch on real-world implementations and risk mitigation strategies essential for ensuring worker safety while maintaining productivity and flexibility in automated systems.
Participants will gain valuable insights into the engineering and regulatory considerations that guide the development of collaborative robotics in Industry 4.0. An open Q&A segment will provide attendees the chance to engage directly with the speaker, encouraging dialogue on emerging trends, challenges, and best practices in the field.
Hosted by IEEE YP Sri Lanka, this session will serve as a vital learning opportunity for professionals and students interested in the future of robotics and the evolving standards that ensure safe and effective human-robot interaction in industrial settings.
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- Date: 11 May 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM UTC to 02:30 PM UTC
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Prof. Buddhika Jayasekara of University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Human-Robot Collaboration & Safety Standards
Collaborative robots (Cobots). Safety standards (ISO 10218, ANSI R15.06). Ethical implications of human-robot interaction.
Biography:
Prof. Buddhika Jayasekara is a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, specializing in Robotics, Automation, and Embedded Systems. He completed his BSc. Engineering (Hons) and MSc at the University of Moratuwa, and earned his PhD in Robotics and Control from Saga University, Japan, as a recipient of the prestigious Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship. Throughout his academic career, Prof. Jayasekara has contributed extensively to teaching and research in areas such as Computer-Aided Design, Industrial Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence Applications. He has served in key administrative roles including Director of the Engineering Research Unit and Director of the Center for Advanced Robotics at the University of Moratuwa. A Senior Member of IEEE and an Associate Member of IESL, he has been recognized with several honors including the Young Author Award at the International Symposium on Artificial Life and Robotics and Outstanding Research Performance Awards at the University of Moratuwa. His work continues to advance innovation in automation and smart manufacturing technologies, contributing to the evolving landscape of Industry 4.0.