The term collaborative robots (cobots) is particularly at home in the fields of automation, industry and Factory 4.0 as well as robots. Cobots are modern robots that have been specially developed to work directly with humans - and not behind safety fences like traditional industrial robots.
In contrast to conventional robots, collaborative robots perform tasks together with humans, for example in production or assembly. They are equipped with sensors and safety technologies so that they do not injure anyone when working side by side with employees.
A practical example: In a car workshop, a cobot lifts heavy components while a human does the fine assembly work. This prevents back injuries and the work is completed faster and more efficiently.
The great advantage of collaborative robots (cobots) is their flexibility. They are often easy to programme and adapt to different tasks. This makes them particularly attractive for small and medium-sized companies that want to rely on automation without having high costs for complex robot systems. Cobots are therefore an important building block for the modern working world and the competitiveness of many companies.
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