Cobots or collaborative robots are a new way to enhance the productivity of your business. Cobots are defined as computer controlled robotic devices designed to assist humans.  Cobots work collaboratively, together, with humans. The stereotypical thought of “robots will steal jobs” simply is not true anymore. Robots actually relieve workers from strenuous and repetitive tasks so that they can take on better, more exciting roles within the company.

Cobots have the capability to fill the gap of what humans cannot accomplish in the normal work day, while simultaneously eliminating human error. Cobots will not get fatigued on repetitive motions or need a lunch break.

With a lack of skilled laborers coming into the industry, collaborative robots, take on the repetitive tasks and handling of raw materials while employees can focus on other tasks within the company. The brain power of employees can be put to good use elsewhere rather than the monotonous motions of physical labor. These aspects alone can boost the accuracy and speed of production, and with robots helping to increase productivity, companies often find themselves in a position to hire more people, thus creating jobs, not eliminating them. 

The need is there, the innovation is there, and businesses are ready to take a chance on robotics in their everyday production. Cobots give businesses the opportunity to explore new technologies to grow their shops! Listed below are just a few benefits: 

Productivity and Efficiency

Make more product in less time. Who does not want to produce more in a shorter period of time?

Customers are living in an age where they are demanding lower prices, higher quality, and faster delivery every day. Companies are faced with the constant demand for increased efficiency on all fronts. Cobots can make a huge difference in your production line by allowing you to produce at a much more competitive price than ever before. 

Adaptable and Safe

The positives of cobots show in many different ways, but one of the most important is to remember how versatile and safe they are. Laborers run the risk of injury everyday in their shops.

Productivity gains, along with the inherently safe design of cobot solutions, means this new automation technology can realistically reduce up to 72% of the common causes of injury in manufacturing environments.  From helping in your shops everyday production of raw materials to administering COVID tests in these scary times, cobots allow safer work processes across all fields. 

Cobots work alongside humans 

Another benefit of cobots is that they are built to interact with humans. Safety features allow the production to continue while humans stand/work in close proximity. Essentially giving the shop the ability to work double time to produce more products all exactly the same. Human error is unavoidable. In comparison, cobots will be able to produce a single product over and over again exactly the same every time. 

The possibilities are endless when you incorporate cobots in your business! MAM is a leading distributor of Universal Robots, as well as a certified integrator, and we are ready to help you. Contact us today to learn from our very own experts!