Cobots are transforming the factory floor — but they’re not replacing humans

Cobots are transforming the factory floor — but they’re not replacing humans

“Combining human creativity and automation is unlocking new efficiencies.

The increased presence of robots on factory floors has been a boon to manufacturers, who have embraced automation as a way to increase efficiency and cut costs. But there’s been less optimism among human workers, who worry that the rise of robots will render human workers inessential.

In recent years, however, a new school of thought has gained ground: Rather than replace their human counterparts, the manufacturing robots of the future will work alongside them. This future can be seen in the arrival of “cobots,” robots designed to complement human workers…”

http://www.impactlab.net/2018/07/07/cobots-are-transforming-the-factory-floor-but-theyre-not-replacing-humans/

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http://www.impactlab.net/2018/07/07/cobots-are-transforming-the-factory-floor-but-theyre-not-replacing-humans/