The collaborative effort assist robot, also called a cobot, is designed to assist operators, particularly in industry or logistics. Simple to program, it can be quickly integrated into the work environment and provides greater flexibility and safety for workers.
A cobot does not replace people, A cobot does not replace people, but assists them by working alongside them. In fact, controlled by a person using an intuitive command, a cobot will take over repetitive tasks and thus allow the operator to concentrate on controlling his or her activity. In addition to this technical aspect, it also improves workers daily life by relieving their posture, limiting their physical effort and preventing them in the long term from suffering from musculoskeletal disorders.
This complementarity between people and robots can also lead to an increase and improvement in productivity, even if this is not the primary objective. The collaborative robot, by taking over the most difficult tasks, frees the operator to work on other more rewarding tasks. It also allows a standardised, high-quality production at an optimal rate.
Collaborative robots are financially more accessible than their industrial counterparts, with a very rapid return on investment – less than a year, on average. They thus offer even the smallest SMEs the opportunity to adapt to changes in their environment and remain competitive.
