What are collaborative robots?
Collaborative robots, or cobots, are robotic arms that offer new opportunities in the field of automation thanks to a number of unique features. The most unique feature is that cobots can collaborate with humans. Cobots are equipped with numerous sensors that give the robot some sort of feel. Unlike the old industrial robots, a cobot will stop as soon as it is interrupted in its work area. This allows humans and cobots to perform their tasks together in a shared workspace.
Another big advantage of cobots is the way they are programmed. Old industrial robots required a lot of programming knowledge. Therefore, companies often had to bring in external knowledge. A cobot is designed so that anyone can program it. Thanks to intuitive, user-friendly software that can be operated with an app on smartphones, tablets and laptops, anyone can teach cobots new tasks. In addition, cobots are light, compact and mobile. This in combination with the user-friendly software ensures that cobots can easily be switched to another task, somewhere else in production.
All the advantages of cobots at a glance!
Automation company WiredWorkers services
WiredWorkers helps SMEs implement robots from A to Z. We help with automation issues from analysis and research to design and implementation. Processes are analyzed in advance to see where cobots can be used most efficiently. Next, we investigate whether it is feasible and profitable to deploy a cobot. If a collaborative robot is a good solution to the problem, the design phase begins. After the design phase, realization begins. WiredWorkers takes full responsibility for the production and installation.
In addition to the implementation, we also help the staff to handle cobots correctly. During a training course, we explain how cobots work and how to use them. Employees also get an impression of the robot's sensitivity. The flexibility and fast conversion time also makes it possible to rent a cobot. For example, you could use a robot for a short time during peak production times.
Wide range of cobots
WiredWorkers is brand-independent and has a wide range of cobots and tooling, each with its own unique features. The combination of the right cobot with the right tooling ensures that almost every issue can be automated. The most commonly used cobots are those from Universal Robots, Techman Robot and Franka Emika.
Franka Emika
One of the most advanced cobot systems is Franka Emika's Panda. This compact, sensitive, flexible robot was designed with the human arm in mind. With 7 joints all equipped with sensors, the cobot can perform the most advanced actions. The Panda has a range of 850 millimeters and is capable of moving objects up to 3 kilograms.
Universal Robots
Universal Robots are robust cobots made for heavier work. With the UR3, UR5, UR10 and UR16, Universal Robots has a wide range of cobots with variable payloads and ranges. With that, they offer a suitable solution for every challenge.
Techman Robot
Techman's collaborative robots are the first cobots on the market with integrated vision. Both hardware and software systems are integrated, as well as various standard robot vision functions. Think pattern matching, object localization, barcode scanning and color recognition. Thanks to the user-friendly user interface, it is accessible to everyone to use this cobot.
In addition to the integrated vision functions, Techman Robot's robots are characterized by a particularly high degree of accuracy. The robots are accurate to within 0.5 mm, making them suitable for the most sensitive tasks.
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Curious about the possibilities of collaborative robots for your automation issues? Contact us via our contact page, mail to [email protected] or call 0314 700590.
