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 language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems |
| Subtitle of host publication | 25th Annual Conference, TAROS 2024, London, UK, August 21–23, 2024, Proceedings, Part I |
| Publisher | Springer, Cham |
| Pages | 107-118 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031720598 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783031720581 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Dec 2024 |
| Event | Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems (TAROS) 2024 - Brunel University, London, United Kingdom Duration: 21 Aug 2024 → 23 Aug 2024 Conference number: 25th |
Publication series
| Name | Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
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| Publisher | Springer Cham |
| Volume | 15051 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0302-9743 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 1611-3349 |
Conference
| Conference | Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems (TAROS) 2024 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 21/08/24 → 23/08/24 |
Keywords
- repurposing
- circular economy
- Delphi Study
- robotics
- SUSTAINABILITY
- ENVIRONMENT
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
- recycling
- reuse
- e-waste
Access to Document
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