6/1/2026
Patent Awarded for Human-AI Remote Manufacturing
FAU-developed system enables seamless, adaptive human-robot collaboration from off-site.
A new patent titled, 鈥淎daptive Cyber Manufacturing (ACM) Through Online Human-AI Partnerships鈥 awarded to Mehrdad Nojoumian, Ph.D., associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at 最大资源采集网, enables workers to operate manufacturing equipment remotely using sensors, cameras and real-time communication platforms, allowing humans and AI-driven systems to collaborate seamlessly on complex tasks from off-site locations.
Designed for extended, real-world use, the system dynamically adapts tasks and workloads based on individual performance and experience, while predictive models minimize delays in human-machine interactions. This approach supports a more flexible, distributed manufacturing model, helping organizations retain advanced capabilities domestically while accessing a broader global workforce. By combining AI, machine learning and adaptive remote control, ACM creates a safer, more efficient and inclusive workplace 鈥 paving the way for human-robot collaboration while keeping high-value manufacturing jobs in industrial countries without sacrificing productivity and cost.
鈥淎dvancing human-AI collaboration in manufacturing is essential to building systems that are responsive to real-world conditions,鈥 said Stella Batalama, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. 鈥淭he future of manufacturing will be driven by intelligent systems that adapt to people 鈥 enhancing performance while maintaining human oversight in complex decision-making.鈥