Cobot

A cobot, or as it is also known, a collaborative robot, is a type of robot or robotic vehicle designed to work safely with and around humans.

Collaborative robots can safely work alongside mobile equipment, whether human-operated, automated, or autonomous.

The main difference between cobots and regular industrial robots is that collaborative robots do not require a safety fence around them to ensure the safety of humans.

  • There are several ways cobot safety is achieved, such as:
  • Lighter and safer construction
  • Speed and force limitation
  • Sensors such as LiDAR or vision, for example

The primary purpose of a cobot is to assist people with dangerous, tedious, and exhausting tasks – allowing humans to focus on more challenging tasks.

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