{"id":40943,"date":"2024-12-04T06:24:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T12:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iticollege.edu\/?p=40943"},"modified":"2024-12-04T06:24:06","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T12:24:06","slug":"collaborative-robots-in-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impactwindowswholesaler.com\/iticollege\/blog\/collaborative-robots-in-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborative Robots In Manufacturing: How Cobots Are Changing The Production Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manufacturers have been searching for ways to improve the production landscape for many years. They have<\/span> trained workers<\/span> more effectively, used robots, applied automation, and now use cobots. Cobots are collaborative robots<\/strong><\/a> that work with employees to achieve better results than either could achieve alone. Contact ITI Technical College today to learn more about<\/strong><\/a> cobots in manufacturing and their impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Brief History Of Collaborative Robots And Cobots<\/b><\/h2>\n

The first cobot was invented in 1996<\/strong><\/a> by J. Edward Colgate and Michael Peshkin who were professors at Northwestern University at the time. The term \u2018cobot\u2019 was coined by Brent Gillespie, a researcher at the same university. Cobot was originally explained as \u2018a device and method for direct physical interaction between a person and a computer-controlled manipulator.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Manufacturers saw the potential in robots and also began using cobots to improve production and efficiency. Kuka Robotics launched its first cobot in 2004 called the LBR3. Universal Robots released its first cobot in 2008 called the UR5. The UR10 was placed on the market in 2012 followed by the UR3 in 2015. Since then many models have been patented and put into production at many factories worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

Robots Versus Cobots In Manufacturing\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Traditional industrial robots are called non-collaborative robots because they work alone. They are used in large-scale operations with high volumes and repetitive tasks, such as welding and painting car bodies. Robots are typically stationary machines that can work at high speeds. Safety measures are used to ensure worker safety, such as safety cages. Robots are typically more costly than cobots and require extensive programming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cobots are called collaborative robots because they work alongside people in shared workspaces. Cobots are ideal for manufacturing products in lower volumes than robots. They prioritize human safety and are more adaptable for different tasks. Cobots typically are more cost-effective because they need simple programming and are more user-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cManufacturers saw the potential in robots and also began using cobots to improve production and efficiency.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Why Companies Use Cobots In Manufacturing<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cobots are coming into their own globally because they offer many benefits to manufacturers and processing plants. They are changing the production landscape in many ways.<\/span><\/p>\n