HRC (human-robot collaboration) is particularly at home in the fields of Industry and Factory 4.0, automation and robots. Here, HRC describes the close collaboration between humans and robots in a shared working environment. In contrast to traditional industrial robots, which work in enclosed safety areas, humans and robots can work side by side in HRC.
The aim of human-robot collaboration is to combine the strengths of both partners: Humans bring flexibility and problem-solving skills, while robots take on tasks that are precise, difficult or monotonous. The use of sensors and safety mechanisms ensures that this collaboration takes place safely.
An illustrative example: In a car factory, a collaborative robot lifts heavy car body parts while an employee assembles screws at the same time. The robot uses sensors to immediately recognise when a hand is approaching and stops automatically to prevent injuries.
HRC increases efficiency, relieves employees of physically demanding tasks and makes production processes more flexible. This makes human-robot collaboration an important part of modern, digitalised industry.
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