Helen McGloin Helen2.Mcgloin@live.uwe.ac.uk
PhD Student, FARSCOPE cohort 2021
Consulting an oracle; repurposing robots for the circular economy
Mcgloin, Helen; Studley, Matthew; Mawle, Richard; Winfield, Alan
Authors
Dr Matthew Studley Matthew2.Studley@uwe.ac.uk
Professor of Ethics & Technology/School Director (Research & Enterprise)
Dr Richard Mawle Richard2.Mawle@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Product Design Engineering
Alan Winfield Alan.Winfield@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Robotics
Abstract
This paper reports a new process which can be used to re-purpose a robot at the end of its primary life. Repurposing a robot enables it to continue delivering value beyond the point at which it might have been otherwise recycled or scrapped. The repurposing process was created using the future thinking forecasting methodology known as a Delphi Study. This paper shows there are some similarities between a process for repurposing, to processes for developing new systems and remanufacturing systems. However this new process contains unique elements , highlighting the value and potential of challenging accepted norms for the management of robot systems when they reach the end of their useful life and could otherwise be considered e-waste.
Presentation Conference Type | Conference Paper (published) |
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Conference Name | 25th TAROS Conference 2024 |
Start Date | Aug 21, 2024 |
End Date | Aug 23, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | Jul 2, 2024 |
Deposit Date | Aug 14, 2024 |
Journal | Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence |
Publisher | Springer |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Series Title | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
Series ISSN | 1611-3349 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12786733 |
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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