The Advantages and Drawbacks of Collaborative Robotics
A collaborative robot, or cobot, is a robot that interacts with a human in a shared space. In an industrial setting, this differs from how robotic systems are traditionally used, as they are often separated from human workers. Combining the efforts of robotic systems and people in a collaborative setting provides several advantages but also has its disadvantages. In this article, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of this new breed of automation equipment . Advantages Adaptability Cobots tend to be smaller than their non-collaborative counterparts. Additionally, they are generally manufactured in a way that makes them somewhat portable. These qualities make them relatively easy to relocate. When new processes need to be programmed into the lab automation equipment, cobots allow for hand guiding to teach the robot a new movement. This process can be done by any member of staff, without the need for specialized knowledge. In effect, this makes programming accessible to all staff,