The name cobot is a derivative of “collaborative robot”. Cobots are collaborative because they can safely work together with people in a busy workplace.
Collaborative automation with cobots has become a versatile, cost-effective and user-friendly technology that allows companies of any size to increase productivity, improve quality and reduce costs with an excellent ROI when purchased through Big Box Automation.
Some of the many benefits of a cobot are:
Impact of cobots on workers
Much production work is often described by staff as “monotonous” or “repetitive” and can decrease morale if people are needed to do such tasks all day. Work such as packing goods, replenishing stocks or assembly line work is often the cause of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), a condition caused by performing the same movement often. This can lead to more sick days and staffing issues.
By having a cobot perform some of the tasks a production worker would do, the production worker would be able to focus on other tasks. Tasks that require creativity and solution-oriented thinking, such as maintenance or quality control.
By allowing a focus on this type of work it encourages staff diversity and flexibility, creating an attractive work environment. Factors such as these ensure that employees find more enjoyment in the work they do, become more engaged in the work they do, and become more productive.
Programming a cobot
Traditional industrial robots often require significant programming expertise and time to set up, and they are typically limited to performing a narrow range of tasks. In contrast, collaborative robots, or cobots, are designed for ease of use.
With intuitive software and mobile apps, cobots can quickly learn new actions. Users can also guide cobots manually into desired positions and save those movements directly within the software. Thanks to their user-friendly programming, cobots can be rapidly integrated into workflows and even reconfigured to perform different tasks as needed.
XP15 Cobot
The XP-15 from Big Box Automation is an innovative pallet cobot that can function both as a fully autonomous robot and as a traditional electric pallet truck. Its flexibility makes it perfect for a variety of tasks in warehouses and production plants.
The XP-15 cobot allows the operator to manually load the pallet and select the target route. After programming, the cobot automatically delivers the pallet to the indicated place and can then return for another one or work in various operating modes, such as transport mode (Taxi Mode), continuous motion mode (Sushi Mode) or Bus-Stop Mode. There is also the possibility of working in a group (Multi-Robot Mode), where many cobots cooperate in one area, ensuring smooth and coordinated logistics.
The advantage of the XP-15 cobot is the ability to operate without integration with an ERP or WMS system and this is currently the case in 99% of implementations.
XP15 Cobot Key Features
Automation delivering at every level
The automation of intralogistics processes allows businesses to meet customer’s needs and gain advantages.
