Robots lighten the load of physical work at KLM Engine Services: RTL Nieuws reports

A fortnight ago, RTL Nieuws visited KLM E&M to report on the rise of robotics within the Engineering & Maintenance division. At KLM Engine Services, robotics are used to reduce the physical load carried by employees, which will not only increase efficiency but also benefit the health of staff.

The robotic arm, which is currently being developed and tested, serves as a notable example. Innovation of this order helps engineers like E&M colleague Jaïro Hernandes perform heavy tasks such as repairing turbine blades from jet engines. Jaïro, who suffered from shoulder problems, experiences less physical strain thanks to the robotic arm, enabling him to better perform his specialised tasks over a longer period. Professor of robotics David Abbink of TU Delft adds: "In the BrightSky project, we are investigating with knowledge partners how we can develop robotics for the workplace. In that context, Jaïro asked if we could make something that would require him to use less force. That became a robot arm that helps Jaïro. That arm is now being further developed."

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