1.Improve the efficiency of human-machine and robot systems.

This is a clear advantage. When using UR collaborative robots, operators typically load parts onto fixtures, conveyors, or turntables. Next, the operator leaves the workspace and UR collaborates with the robot to complete its work. Through UR collaborative robots, operators can directly provide parts to the robot without leaving the workspace - reducing time, cost, and footprint. A study conducted by researchers at the BMW factory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology showed that teams composed of humans and robots are more productive than teams using humans or robots alone. In fact, when collaborating with UR collaborative robots, human free time was reduced by 85%.

2.Suitable for small and medium-sized manufacturers

Unfortunately, UR collaborative robots are only useful or practical for large industrial manufacturers. However, this is not the case. Now, by using smarter and more accessible collaborative robots, automation equipment can be used for small and medium-sized enterprises. These small companies will benefit from collaborative robots and their various industrial applications, such as assembly, loading and unloading, packaging, sorting, distribution, grinding, and polishing. As UR collaborative robots are widely used in various commercial scales, these types of applications and processes will continue to benefit.

3. Improve investment returns

With the help of today's collaborative technology, a significant investment in collaborative robots, personnel training, and support can yield a return on investment (ROI) in less than a year. Due to the fact that UR collaborative robots can collaboratively locate and work directly next to corresponding humans, it can reduce work obstacles and waste time. When you consider it, it increases: you can improve productivity, reduce labor costs, and implement exciting technologies that are very attractive to many customers.

4.Greater flexibility of the human environment

We have already mentioned it, but the benefits of installing robots without safety cages are endless. UR collaborative robots can work in complex human environments without being hindered by large cages, external sensors, and obstacles that typically accompany them. This allows factories to deploy robots, remove robots, or deploy personnel in the central workspace, achieving the flexibility required for many high mix, small batch production facilities. It can also free up floor space and reduce the cost of implementing robots for many manufacturers.

5. Safely handle complex and dangerous tasks

When safety and complexity are crucial, collaborative sensing robots can not only work alongside humans, but also complete complex and dangerous tasks that traditional robots or humans simply cannot accomplish. Applications such as stabilizing surgical tools or laboratory operations to prevent unnecessary movements caused by human error are at the forefront of the collaborative robotics industry. This paves the way for humans to rely on the inherent advantages of robots while improving complex and dangerous technologies.

6. Infinite potential

This is just the beginning of collaborative robots. In the long run, with the rapid improvement of robot system capabilities, it is difficult to say our role as humans in highly automated manufacturing applications. Currently, the sales of collaborative robots account for 5% of the entire robotics market, but experts predict that this share will grow exponentially as more manufacturers and engineers begin to explore its possibilities - from agriculture to aerospace.