Consulting an oracle; repurposing robots for the circular economy

Helen Mcgloin, Matthew Studley, Richard G Mawle, Alan F T Winfield

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Abstract

This paper reports a new process which can be used to repurpose 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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages101
Number of pages112
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - Jul 2024
EventTowards Autonomous Robotic Systems (TAROS) 2024 - Brunel University, London, United Kingdom
Duration: 21 Aug 202423 Aug 2024
Conference number: 25th

Conference

ConferenceTowards Autonomous Robotic Systems (TAROS) 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period21/08/2423/08/24

Keywords

  • repurposing
  • circular economy
  • Delphi Study
  • robotics
  • SUSTAINABILITY
  • ENVIRONMENT
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • recycling
  • reuse
  • e-waste

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