First, the size and structure of the robot
Industrial robots are usually large, behemoths with high payloads, high precision, and high speed. Cobots, on the other hand, are relatively small and lightweight, usually in the form of robotic arms, with lower loads and speeds, so their ability to work with human employees is greatly improved. One example is Universal Robots' UR3 cobot, a small, collaborative desktop robot that is ideal for applications such as light assembly work and automated workbenches. Weighing only 24.3 pounds (11 kilograms) but with a payload of up to 6.6 pounds (3 kilograms), this compact collaborative desktop robot can rotate 360 degrees on all wrist joints and infinite rotation on the end joints.
2. Working environment and application scenarios
Industrial robots can be used in industrial manufacturing, automated production and other fields, such as electronics, machinery and other industries. Collaborative robots can also cover some fields that need to work together with humans, such as automotive assembly line operations, logistics and other fields. Cobots have a wide range of applications, such as assisting workers in handling goods in the logistics field, turning off the lights during workers' off-duty hours, and so on. In the field of collaborative robots, Universal Robots has a high-profile product offering that assists workers in handling goods, reducing labor intensity and improving operational efficiency in the field of logistics.
3. Safety and human-machine collaboration
Industrial robots are often manufactured under a fixed robotic arm. Because they are fast and present certain safety risks, they often need to be isolated and protected during the manufacturing process. In contrast, cobots are more human-robot collaborative and safer. Cobots are able to sense their surroundings and people, and enable safe collaboration with human workers through a variety of sensors. This avoids the risk of injury to human workers caused by traditional industrial robots at work. This safety also means that cobots are more flexible to work with human workers without having to operate alone within a safety fence, which further increases productivity and flexibility.
Fourth, programming
Traditional industrial robots need to be programmed and debugged by professional engineers, and complex code writing and control system configuration are required. Collaborative robots, on the other hand, are more user-friendly and easy to use, and can be programmed through a simple graphical programming interface, or even through manual guidance to complete the programming. This allows cobots to be used in a wide range of applications for manufacturers of all sizes and types, even in low-volume, high-mix production processes.
In the field of cobots, for example, operators with no programming experience can quickly set up and operate intuitive, 3D visual cobots from Universal Robots. Simply move the robot arm to the desired position or touch the down arrow key on the easy-to-use touchscreen tablet.
To sum up, although collaborative robots and industrial robots both belong to the category of robots, they are significantly different in terms of design concepts, usage characteristics, application scenarios and programming methods. Collaborative robots have higher human-machine collaboration and safety, are easy to install and deploy, and are easy to use, which can achieve a more flexible production process and are suitable for manufacturers of all sizes and types; Traditional industrial robots, on the other hand, pay more attention to production efficiency and automation, and are suitable for large-scale and repetitive production processes. In different production scenarios, choosing the right robot type can effectively improve production efficiency and quality, reduce labor costs and labor intensity, and promote the transformation, upgrading and sustainable development of enterprises.
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