Name
Session 03: How Collaborative Robots (Cobots) Can Safely and Efficiently Benefit Machine Shops
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Speakers
Description
In these days of common labor shortages within industry, robots are viewed as viable alternatives within many manufacturing tasks. But whereas industrial robots must be isolated from humans for safety reasons, in machine shops collaborative robots (cobots), which are designed for safe human-robot proximity, can provide a welcome productivity solution. This presentation will examine some of the applications for cobots in machine shops, including machine tending, parts loading/unloading, inspection, and surface finishing. Learn how cobots have advanced in recent years and how safety is ensured.