Robots have replaced human labour in crucial and risky factory jobs and the new technology that has been shaping the manufacturing world today is the collaborative robots also commonly known as cobots. These robots provide an alternative to conventional robots without all the hassle. Cobots can be easily reprogrammed and share more natural interactions with humans, as they share the same workspace.

If you are looking to simplify and automate processes in your facility, read on to know more about how your business can benefit from these low-cost technologies.

A cobot is a flexible robot and can be easily unpacked, mounted to complete simple tasks in just a few hours. Its lightweight design and ease of use allow it to be shifted to various places to automate varied manual processes. Cobots do not require a hefty set-up process and are flexible enough to adjust for different outputs. All you need to do is pick up and mount the cobots in a new position, and this requires no special skills.

As cobots are highly versatile they can be easily programmed and deployed for different tasks whenever new needs arise. With the right configuration, cobots can work at a higher speed than conventional robots. With easy programming, they also use a fraction of the space required by traditional automation. Cobots are also highly safe, designed to work in a human environment, and to work with human involvement they are thoroughly checked for safety.

Cobots don't replace people but are also called 'people-focused' robots as they make employees more efficient - while employees can work on high-value tasks, cobots can perform unsafe, monotonous, repetitive tasks. This way, industries can drastically increase their flexibility and production capabilities and better ROI is naturally ensured. As a whole, an increase in ROI and production, in the long run, saves money and results in profits.

As mentioned earlier, cobots don't come with a huge set-up, and are available for purposes like cutting, sanding, polishing, sorting, packaging, and shaping - processes that are required in the small and mid-sized industries. With cobots, automation and human efforts go hand in hand so even small and mid-sized industries can switch to automation for monotonous types of tasks, whereas, high-value work can be managed with manual labour. This is not only a great way to scale production but is also a great way to optimise cost.

In the near future, collaborative robots will play major roles in the next industrial revolution. As a leading manufacturer of universal collaborative robots, we at MCI are here to help you harness robotic technology that will benefit your business. Visit us today, to learn more about collaborative robots and their uses - http://www.mcirobotics.com/