Yhteistyörobotteja

Yhteistyörobotteja, commonly known as cobots, are a type of robot designed to work safely alongside humans in a shared workspace. Unlike traditional industrial robots that are often caged for safety, cobots are equipped with advanced safety features such as force and torque sensors, speed and separation monitoring, and rounded edges, allowing them to stop or slow down upon contact with a human. This enables a more flexible and collaborative human-robot interaction, where humans and robots can perform tasks together, leveraging the strengths of each.

Cobots are typically programmed for specific tasks and can be easily redeployed to different applications without extensive reconfiguration. Their ease of use and programming, often through intuitive interfaces, makes them accessible to a wider range of businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that may not have dedicated robotics expertise. They are increasingly used in manufacturing for tasks such as assembly, packaging, quality inspection, and machine tending, where their ability to work collaboratively can improve efficiency, ergonomics, and product quality.

The integration of cobots is transforming industrial automation by offering a more human-centric approach. They can take over repetitive, strenuous, or ergonomically challenging tasks, freeing up human workers for more complex, judgment-based, or creative roles. This partnership can lead to increased productivity, improved worker well-being, and enhanced competitiveness in the global market. As technology advances, cobots are expected to become even more sophisticated, with enhanced intelligence and adaptability.