What are the key advantages of using collaborative robots (cobots) over industrial robots?

Collaborative robots (cobots) offer several advantages over industrial robots, including lower cost, higher flexibility, and simplicity in programming. Cobots have a lower purchase price, maintenance costs, and energy consumption, with an average ROI of one year. They are more flexible, allowing them to perform multiple tasks within the company. Moreover, they are simpler to set up and program, which accelerates the implementation of industrial automation.

How can companies determine whether to choose an industrial robot or a collaborative robot (cobot) for their automation needs?

The choice between an industrial robot and a collaborative robot (cobot) depends on the task and the products to be automated. Industrial robots are suitable for large companies that produce many pieces in a standardized way. In contrast, smaller companies can benefit from the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of a cobot. However, large companies can also benefit from the advantages of cobots, especially when considering flexibility and ease of programming.

What are the benefits of using robot vision in production processes?

Robot vision provides several benefits in production processes, such as enabling optical inspections, sorting objects, and taking measurements. It enhances quality control, reduces errors, and increases efficiency.

What are the differences between 2D and 3D cameras in robot vision systems?

2D cameras are cheaper and can determine the length and width of an object but cannot determine its height. On the other hand, 3D cameras are more expensive but can determine all three dimensions, making them suitable for products that vary in height or for stacking products.

What makes Techman Robot's collaborative robots unique in terms of vision systems?

Techman Robot's collaborative robots are unique because they have a built-in vision system integrated into both the hardware and the software. Functions such as pattern matching, object localization, barcode scanning, and color recognition are relatively easy to program with a Techman Robot.

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3 common misconceptions about automation

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The 5 biggest challenges for SMEs (and how cobots can be a solution)

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The differences between industrial robots and collaborative robots

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Robot vision, how does it work and what can you do with it?

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The opportunities of automation in the food industry

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The opportunities of automation in the food industry Several developments are increasing the demand for automation in the food industry. Worker safety, stricter food safety, increasing demand, and the need to increase productivity and reduce production costs are all factors that are forcing food manufacturers to develop themselves. Can cobots contribute to this? The possibilities

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6 challenges in the packaging industry and how cobots can be a solution to them

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