How To Choose Between Collaborative and Traditional Industrial Robots
As you research automation options, it’s hard to ignore the cobot buzz. Since collaborative robots burst on the scene a decade ago, they’ve made automation accessible and affordable for many organizations for whom traditional robotics were out of reach. And that’s generated a lot of excitement.
But automating appropriately means evaluating your specific situation to make the best choice. The industry is changing rapidly and new robotic capabilities are blurring the lines between collaborative and industrial robots. At the same time, standards organizations are creating guidelines to keep workers safe as they interact with robots in a wide range of applications and environments.