Chapter 6 Collaborative Robots
Language
EnglishAbstract
Collaborative robots or cobots are one of the core technologies of Industry 4.0 as they can collaborate with the workers to perform tasks. This feature of cobots makes them an alternative to conventional industrial robots as they are more flexible, light weight and more intuitive. Several industries have started using them in their production line due to the increasing need to move towards incorporating Industry 4.0 technologies. However, its implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is still at an early stage. This chapter focuses on the challenges for SMEs when introducing cobots in their manufacturing line. Understanding these challenges will help the reader in identifying the right applications and approaches for implementing cobots for their manufacturing line.
Keywords
CAM, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, PLM, Product Lifecycle Management, CAPP, Computer-Aided Process PlanningDOI
10.1201/9781003327523-8ISBN
9781032353210, 9781032355719, 9781003327523Publisher
Taylor & FrancisPublisher website
https://taylorandfrancis.com/Publication date and place
2024Grantor
Imprint
CRC PressClassification
Industrial chemistry and manufacturing technologies
Production and industrial engineering
Technical design