Automation has become the leading source of cost savings and better-quality products in the manufacturing process. From this, it is clear that collaborative robots are the leading contenders for the top automation tools.
Collaborative robots have features that allow organizations to gain all the benefits of automation.
Features of collaborative robots that make them the best for automation include:
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Size
Collaborative robots are quite small in size. They occupy a small space in any factory that deploys them to work there. With that said, it should be misconstrued that because of their size they only complete small tasks.
A small size robot is ideal for both large and small companies. With this robot, the organization does not need to incur more in leases and rent payments. Further, the robot can be easily moved from one location to another within the factory.
Automate high-precision tasks
With collaborative robots, it is much easier to implement manufacturing automation on tasks requiring high precision and accuracy levels.
Collaborative robots only need instructions on dimensions on their movements in the production cycle. When this is done, they will work with the given dimensions until they are changed.
This helps produce high-quality products and help reduce the amount of waste that comes from the production process.
Easy to use
Another feature that is prominent in collaborative robots is its ease of use. They are quite easy to use and can be used by anyone with the ability to use a smartphone.
Further, this feature enables small manufacturing entities to automate. This is because they do not have to incur additional costs to hire a specialized robot programmer. Cobot manufacturers and distributors ensure that they provide training on how to use the cobot after it is assembled and deployed.
Future adaptations
Collaborative robots can also grow with the organization. Where a small company buys a cobot for its operations, as it grows, they will not need to buy another cobot. Cobots can adapt to the size of the company and the size of the processes.
Also, collaborative robots can adapt to changes in the style of your products. All you need to do is provide it with new commands on producing new products. Collaborative robots are scale easily and can handle both low and high production environments.
Perform multiple tasks
Collaborative robots are also unique in the fact that they can be assigned numerous tasks within the factory. With their ease of programming, it is quick and easy to allocate tasks to collaborative robots.
For your cobot to perform numerous tasks, all you need are some external fittings. These fitting are known as the end of arm effectors. They are attached to the robot arm and are designed to perform different tasks.
There are effects for pick and place tasks, machine tending and even carrying out finishing touches on the products.
Affordability
Before the development of collaborative robots, manufacturing automation with robots was a preserve of large and financially strong companies. Now any company that needs a robot can acquire one affordably and easily.
If a company is not in a position to spend money to acquire a cobot, it can hire or lease one and pay for it by the hour. Even in an arrangement like this, the hiring company will still make significant financial savings and improve its products and financial situation. In the end, this arrangement will lead the organization to own its robot.
Low maintenance
Collaborative robots do not need a time out or many hours of routine maintenance. They are manufactured to run continuously for many hours of work.
Conclusion
Robots are the most popular method of manufacturing automation. Collaborative robots are affordable and can be used in both large and small manufacturing companies. They enable companies to revolutionize and out-compete others in the market. They are small and compact enough to ensure that companies do not incur any extra funds in their real estate lease and rent payments.
