Interpreting the daily application functions of cooperative robots

Cooperative robots have high security 、 High flexibility and precision , And meet plug and play 、 Programming is simple and intuitive 、 It's easy to operate , Features that can be quickly mastered and used by non professionals , Therefore, it has also become an important driving force to promote the rapid development of the industrial robot market . So what are the main applications of cooperative robots ？ The future smart factory is created by the harmonious coexistence of human and machine , This requires robots to cooperate with people , And complete different tasks with human beings . This includes both the completion of traditional “ People can't do it 、 What people don't want to do 、 People can't do well ” Mission , It also includes the ability to reduce human labor intensity 、 The complex task of improving the quality of human life . Because of this , Human machine cooperation can be regarded as a necessary attribute of new industrial robots .

Traditional industrial applications . Many traditional applications are able to repeat operations 、 Cooperative robots that complete heavy physical labor benefit immensely , for example ： assembly 、 load / uninstall 、 packing 、 sorting 、 distribution 、 Grinding and polishing applications . With the increasing adoption of robots in enterprises of all sizes , Robots are no longer only used by large industrial manufacturers . With today's collaboration technology , Many machine manufacturers find that the return on investment is as short as 1 year . In addition to bringing labor cost cuts , In addition to the benefits of increased product productivity , These robots can also support factories to reduce the size of assembly lines , And be able to collaborate directly with its operator . Last , Some cooperative robots can work in complex human environments , Without the need to install large external sensors and barriers . This enables the factory to meet the needs of the current working environment , Deploy 、 Remove robots or deploy manpower . This enables the flexibility required by a large number of multi variety and small batch manufacturing facilities .

Automated guided vehicles have been used in the warehousing and logistics industry for many years （AGV）, But traditionally , Need to invest in large facilities , To support the operation of these vehicles . The new navigation technology supports the operation in the warehouse or factory AGV, Without the use of reflectors or markers . In addition to new navigation technology , By combining mobile robot and articulated robot , An emerging technology has also been developed . This combination presents an exciting new opportunity , That is, the robot can be operated around the facility , And when working in a human environment , Picking and packaging products through robots .

Remote security and monitoring . Collaborative robots will bring an exciting opportunity in the field of remote security and monitoring . This application combines various technologies , Including mobile robots 、 Sensing and video surveillance . The opportunities faced by these robots include national borders , And other large open areas , for example ： The farm 、 Solar power station 、 Warehouse 、 Application of airport parking lot or military base . Cooperative robots do not need external safety barriers , With the increasing number of such robots deployed , Applications that benefit from it are also increasing . Now , We've seen collaborative robots set up for Industry 、 complex / Hazardous applications 、 Warehousing and logistics , And the obvious benefits in the field of security and monitoring .

Complex and dangerous applications . Collaborative 、 Complex sensing robots can not only cooperate with operators , It also supports complex systems where it is difficult to deploy traditional robots 、 Work in hazardous applications . In applications such as spraying or removing paint from large ships , Usually, operators are faced with various hazards , Including chemicals and falling from height . And now , Robots can be deployed to do this , There is no need to install guide rods on the ship 、 Too complicated tasks like tracks or sensors . Another application is disaster recovery robots , That is to deploy robots to perform tasks in strange and steep terrain .

Surgical applications . Reduce risk 、 Shortening the operation time and recovery time is still the focus of surgical robots . By improving the technology of routine laparoscopy and arthroscopy , The surgical robot is around the operating room personnel and carrying out safe operations on patients , It can provide higher visibility for surgeons 、 Agility 、 Accuracy and comfort . Today's surgical robots can reduce surgical trauma , Improve patient efficacy , Shorten the prostate 、 The heart 、 Postoperative hospital stay of patients undergoing gynecological surgery and other operations . With the development of new surgery 、 Increased global demand , And collaborative technology continues to innovate , The development potential of surgical robots is infinite .

in summary , Great flexibility in the production process . Undertake manual processes that previously could not be automated and did not conform to ergonomics , Reduce the burden on employees . Reduce the risk of injury and infection , For example, use a special human-machine cooperative gripper . Complete repeatable processes with high quality , There is no need to invest according to type or workpiece . Adopt the built-in sensing system , Improve productivity and equipment complexity . Based on the advantages of human-computer cooperation , Comply with market demand , A more flexible cooperative robot has become a feasible solution to undertake the work of assembly and extraction . It can give full play to the respective advantages of human and robot , Let robots better cooperate with workers , Able to adapt to a wider range of work challenges .