System Safety in Internal Transportation Systems with Mobile Robots: Risk Analysis as a Key Component of Reliability and Safety Management

This article explores the role of risk analysis within the broader context of system safety for internal transportation systems utilizing mobile robots. It introduces a risk assessment approach focusing on the safety and reliability challenges specific to mobile robots, employing fuzzy logic to enhance decision-making under uncertainty. In addition, the article discusses key risk mitigation strategies, including condition-based monitoring, redundancy, and fault-tolerant design. By addressing these critical aspects, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of risk analysis in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of mobile robot-based internal transportation systems.