Learn about the common applications, programming procedures, and safety protocols of collaborative robot work cells, which are often simpler and less expensive than industrial robot work cells. See our related articles covering robot work cells: Automation on the Move: Mobile Robot Cells Industrial Robot Cells: Designing for Safety and Effectiveness Collaborative robots are a type … Read more
Robots as a service (RaaS) can open the door to automation for small to mid-sized companies that are looking to automate a process without a large upfront capital investment. Figure 1. Autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) are common in warehousing applications. What is RaaS? The software industry, particularly cloud computing, has been developing products as a … Read more
The welder shortage is continuing to grow. Are cobots the answer to help relieve the welder shortage gap? Trade positions, such as machinists, welders, sheet metal workers, plumbers, and others, are in short supply. The shortage has been anticipated for decades, but the past few years have been a perfect storm. Between COVID-19 restrictions, supply … Read more
Cobots are poised to provide major breakthroughs in robot integration alongside the workforce. The questions around safety are certainly warranted, as this single factor is the biggest consideration when integrating them into any project. Collaborative robots, or cobots, are quickly gaining traction in the workforce. The strength of these machines lies in projects where ultra-precise … Read more