The term pick-and-place robot belongs primarily to the categories automation, industry and factory 4.0 as well as robots. These machines are specially designed to perform repetitive and precise tasks in which an object is picked up (pick) and placed in a different position (place).
Pick-and-place robots can be found in many modern production lines today. They relieve people of monotonous manual labour, increase efficiency and reduce errors. Such robots are particularly indispensable in electronics production, food processing and the packaging of a wide variety of products.
A simple example: In a biscuit factory, a pick-and-place robot picks up freshly baked biscuits from the conveyor belt and carefully places them in packaging. The robot works quickly, constantly and with high precision - and without pauses.
By using pick-and-place robots, companies can optimise their production processes, reduce costs and increase the quality of their products at the same time. These robots are becoming an important part of Industry 4.0, especially in times of a shortage of skilled labour and increasing demand.
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