Simultaneous optimization of layout and task schedule for robotic cellular manufacturing systems

Issei Suemitsu, Kazuhiro Izui, Takayuki Yamada, Shinji Nishiwaki, Akio Noda, Tatsuya Nagatani

Abstract: Highlights•A layout optimization method for multi-robot manufacturing systems was proposed.•Task allocation and component positioning were simultaneously optimized.•The layout design problem was formulated as a three-objective optimization problem.•A multiobjective genetic algorithm was used to solve the optimization problem.