New Trends in Robotic

Process automation is currently a key factor for any type of project. The rise of new technologies allows us to carry out any type of task in less time and in a more practical way. 

In addition to the intrinsic cost reduction to process automation, we will be able to drastically increase productivity and have greater control over errors and failures that may occur.

Robotics is the newest automation processes’ star, because it combines branches of mechanical engineering, electronics and computer science that allow the intervention of robots in different operations in order to automate them.

If we look for the definition of “Robot”, the first thing we must understand is that it is a machine that can be programmed to perform activities autonomously. 

In this context, Cobot or collaborative robot is the most suitable robot for the interaction with humans in a collaborative work environment. This is so because, unlike industrial robots, these are dynamic and can easily be incorporated into different spaces and processes.

This is the reason why the implementation of robots into different types of processes is so important: it allows us to delegate repetitive, dangerous or high-precision activities to machines, therefore creating dynamic work teams between machines and humans.

Scenarios that we only thought could be possible in science fiction movies are now part of everyday life in all kinds of companies.

Advantages of Implementing Cobots in Production Processes

In order to understand how a machine like the collaborative robot can optimize our production processes, we must understand what this type of equipment can do.

One of its greatest virtues is the ability to perform repetitive tasks with extreme precision without suffering physical consequences due to its complexity.

One of the most important advantages is the care of human capital by avoiding possible injuries in the performance of different tasks. We will be able to avoid certain risks that impact the health of our workers, such as bad movements, postures, incorrect application of force, among others.

Another advantage that this technology has to offer is the quick and easy installation and programming. 

Unlike industrial robots, cobots can be programmed and configured much more simply and clearly, which makes them very accessible from a technical point of view.

Also, we can implement cobots in various work spaces without altering safety conditions.

Due to this feature and its simple implementation, we will have the possibility of expanding our production chains sequentially, which gives us very important added value in terms of economic growth.

Collaborative robots and AI

Cobots have the ability to process information in real time thanks to Artificial Intelligence. Through their built-in sensors, they can collect and process large amounts of data from the environment and learn from it.

A collaborative robot that has Artificial Intelligence can perform a series of valuable tasks for any production process.

Among the most important ones are monitoring of changes in the environmental conditions where they are found, with which they can detect irregularities. They also allow the identification of objects, if the Cobot is equipped with Artificial Vision.

They can also learn and perform in relation to new movements, force control and detection of possible collisions. In this aspect, the cobot acquires a great controlled autonomy to carry out tasks without human supervision.

Finally, with AI, this machine will be able to identify different types of errors, which will allow us to make better decisions and optimize the production process.

Small Business Opportunities

This type of technology is of great value to small companies since, by automating certain specific processes, they can rapidly increase their productivity and reduce their costs. This results in the possibility of competing in international markets.

In small businesses, the most common application of cobots are associated with tasks such as packaging and palletizing, depalletizing, sanding and polishing, screwdriving, welding, injection molding, pick & place, assembly, gluing and dispensing, among others.

Studying in greater depth the advantages that collaborative robots can offer, will allow us to be part of a production model that continues to grow and scale, accompanied by other disciplines and technologies.

Implementing cobots to automate production processes is a global trend in full swing.

The future is here!