Collaborative Robots Need More Sophisticated Sensors

While traditional industrial robots have long been the workhorses of manufacturing, excelling at pre-programmed, repetitive tasks within controlled, isolated environments, the landscape of automation is shifting. Collaborative robots (cobots), robotic systems designed to interact physically and safely with humans in a shared workspace, are vital not only for future industrial endeavors, such as Industry 5.0, but also for enhancing safety and efficiency across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and even consumer service applications. Their ability to quickly adapt to changes in a production process or tool failures without compromising quality is a significant advancement.