Patent ID: 7092854
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for designing a workcell layout, the method comprising: receiving input defining one or more dimensions for a workcell; receiving input defining a size and location for one or more objects within the workcell; receiving input defining a walking velocity for an operator within the workcell; receiving input defining one or more tasks to be completed during a workcell cycle; receiving input defining one or more times and locations to complete the one or more tasks within the workcell; calculating a total walking time to complete the one or more tasks during the workcell cycle based upon the size and location of the object(s), the time(s) and location(s) to complete the task(s) and the operator walking velocity; and outputting the total walking time for the workcell cycle and a graphical representation of the workcell layout including the object(s) and an operator walking path between points within the workcell at which the one or more tasks are completed.