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A Robotic-Driven Disassembly Sequence Generator for End-Of-Life Electronic Products

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In this study, we propose an intelligent automated disassembly cell for online (real time) selective disassembly. The cell is composed of an industrial robotic manipulator, a camera, range sensing and component segmentation visual algorithms. The cell prototype allows for robotic sensory-driven disassembly under uncertainty. An online genetic algorithm model for selective disassembly is also proposed for optimal and near/optimal disassembly sequencing.

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  1. Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, USA

    Ahmed ElSayed

  2. Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Technology Management, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, USA

    Elif Kongar

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA

    Surendra M. Gupta

  4. School of Engineering, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, USA

    Tarek Sobh

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ElSayed, A., Kongar, E., Gupta, S.M. et al. A Robotic-Driven Disassembly Sequence Generator for End-Of-Life Electronic Products. J Intell Robot Syst 68, 43–52 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10846-012-9667-8

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