Video: Is 2020 the Year of the Cobot?
Video: Is 2020 the Year of the Cobot?
Collaborative robots, or cobots, are made to work with humans and are easy to train for factory jobs—including painting, cutting, and welding. Even old-line industrial robots can benefit from new technology that makes them safer to be around people. Several robotics companies presented their latest innovations for various manufacturing tasks at FABTECH, the largest metal applications industry trade show.
Find Out More in the Infographic: The Growth of Cobots
Find Out More in the Infographic: The Growth of Cobots
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