ABSTRACT

This paper describes the results of a research project belonging to the national Finnish technology programme of Mechatronics. The project aims at providing guidance on safety and reliability aspects of mechatronic products and a framework within which safety and reliability can systematically be approached during the product design process.

Structured Analysis and Structured Design method for Real Time Systems and Hazard and Operability Study have been applied to an intelligent gripper of a robot. Preliminary results of data collection concerning operating experiences and failures of mechatronic equipment are presented.