Author: Sophie

Although collaborative robots, otherwise known as cobots, are still relatively new, their use has been booming in the last few years. Defined as “a class of robots that perform tasks in collaboration with workers in industrial sectors”, they are seen as being more flexible, taking up less floor space, and can work alongside human operators. Contrast this with traditional robots, which need to be separated from human workers using fences or cages. Cobots are also incredibly easy to install, program, or reprogram, making them adaptable to different tasks in a production line. Unsurprisingly, the cobot market reached $981 million in…