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You are here: Home / * PRESS / Hardware / Collaborative Robots; a New Solution for Manufacturer’s Automation Needs

Collaborative Robots; a New Solution for Manufacturer’s Automation Needs

February 13, 2019 By GISuser

Automation is the use of different systems to control various operations within a production entity. In an industry, automation targets to achieve increased output and to improve the general performance of the industry.

For manufacturing or production firms, automation may include the use of various advanced machines and equipment like computing systems, robots, communicating and safety-enhancing systems.

Why Manufacturing and Production Firms Need Automation

To Boost Their Productivity

Making the production process auto reduces the amount of time that is needed to complete the different process.

To Lower the Cost of Production

In many cases, automating a production process reduces the need for human labour which can be very expensive. It also helps cut down on raw material wastage caused by either plain carelessness or unintended errors.

When the cost of labour is reduced and the raw materials utilized properly, a manufacturing company is able to reduce the costs of production.

The Need to Improve On Quality

It is almost impossible for a human being not to make mistakes. Some of the mistakes made in a production process may affect the quality of the output in a way that might cause dire consequences. With automation, the process is uniform and quality can hardly be compromised.

Collaborative Robots; Why They Are an Ideal Fit for Automating Manufacturing and Production Industries

Collaborative robots (cobots) are a programmed way of achieving industrial automation. Collaborative robots run on robot software and can be able to complete a number of processes.

Because automation needs might change over time, collaborative robots are programmable in design meaning they can take in new or improved programs and be able to complete tasks that are entirely different.

Benefits of Using Cobots for Automation

Human-Robot Collaboration

This is possibly one of the greatest benefits of using collaborative technology for automation. Unlike industrial robots where an operator loads materials on the conveyor and leaves the work environment to avoid possible harm, collaborative robots allow for both the robot and the human worker to work side by side without leaving the factory’s workspace. This move saves time and the workspace. Collaborative robots arms can be placed on tables and working benches that are used by human workers.

According to research, a team of both humans and robots is more productive and efficient. At other times it is also impossible to fully automate a process. There are also processes that require human intelligence and having both the sensitive and automated operations run concurrently is time-saving.

Quick Returns on Investment

When automated using cobots, many manufacturing applications are able to see a return in less than one year. Collaborative robots from universal-robots.com are on record for leading in helping manufacturers realize a positive ROI within 34 days.

Working Environment Flexibility

The fact that they can be integrated into the same working space as the human worker means that an organization does not have to incur extra costs of erecting cages or investing in extensive working spaces after purchase. The robot is right there with the human worker who is able to load that which is needed as soon as it is needed.

Ideal for All Scale Manufacturers and Producers

For a long time, many have had the notion that automation using robots is a preserve of big industrial manufacturers. Cobots have swept out that belief. There are small-size collaborative robots that can be used by small and medium manufacturers.

Despite their size, they have been used extensively to automate industrial processes like sorting, polishing, packaging, assembling, loading and offloading.

Unlimited Versatility

Previously, robots were highly autonomous. They could only be used for a single application. With collaborative robots, one robot can be put to a number of uses. All that is required is a change in the application program. One can, therefore, be able to automate a number of processes using the same collaborative robot.

Ability to Handle Complex Tasks

Collaborative robotic arms have proved paramount in many complex operations. For instance, for packaging, labelling and dispensing surgical materials like needles. They have high precision are able to handle sensitive tasks without causing errors.  

The Future of Robots Is Cobots

Cobots do not rule out the need for human intelligence in a production process. Their design and ability to work side by side are based on the fact that both human and automation efforts can go further together than when each stands alone.

It is without a doubt that cobots will play key roles in the future of robotic revolutions.

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