Collaborative robots ( collaborative robotic arms ) are designed to work alongside human workers, assisting them in completing various tasks. Due to their low cost, adaptability, and near-plug-and-play nature, collaborative robots are particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises . Collaborative robots remain the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation. According to the exclusive research report, "Global Collaborative Robots Market – 2020-2027 ," which analyzes the market in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa , the global collaborative robot market is projected to grow from $ 919.4 million in 2019 to $ 16.93445 billion by 2027 , representing a CAGR of 43.56 % during the forecast period of 2020-2027 .
A study from MIT shows that collaborative teams of humans and robots are more productive than teams composed of only humans or robots. Furthermore, the collaborative process reduces human downtime by 85 %. Currently, collaborative robotic arms account for 5 % of the overall robotics market, but future growth expectations are high. In fact, the market acceptance of collaborative robotic arms and drones is expected to be a significant driver of growth in non-industrial robots.
Many companies use collaborative robotic arms for various reasons . Some do so because they have a small footprint, allowing them to be placed alongside humans on close-knit electronic assembly lines . Others do so because they are affordable, easy to operate , and flexible enough to handle short-term , repetitive , and tedious tasks, as well as ergonomically challenging and dangerous work.
Collaborative robots come in various sizes and shapes, featuring integrated sensors and soft, smooth surfaces to ensure safety and reduce the risk of impacts, crushing, and crushing. A key safety feature of collaborative robots is their force-limiting joints, designed to sense forces generated by impacts and react quickly. The collaborative robot (Cobot) market, from 2015 to 2025 , is primarily segmented into : collaborative robots up to 5 kg, 5-10 kg, and collaborative robots over 10 kg. Founded in 2005 , Universal Robots , dedicated to developing user-friendly, affordable, compact, flexible, and safe collaborative robotic arms, offers four different payload capacities: 3 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, and 16 kg, catering to market demands . UR collaborative robotic arms are suitable for a wide range of applications, offering six degrees of freedom and exceptional flexibility, allowing for easy integration into existing production environments, enabling our collaborative robots to reach a broader range of applications .
Most professional service robots are designed to work collaboratively . Of course, collaborative robots aren't just for small and medium-sized enterprises or manufacturing. Offices, homes, laboratories, warehouses, farms, distribution centers, hospitals, and medical facilities all enable service robots to perform tasks more effectively. The market is open, but current uses for collaborative robots include, but are not limited to , machine maintenance, material handling, assembly and packaging , pick and place, counting, and inspection. As more collaborative robots are deployed, even more uses will be discovered. For example, the Universal Robots UR3 e collaborative robotic arm can perform tasks such as installing small objects, gluing, tightening (tightening while applying the correct torque), tool handling, welding, and painting . With a reach radius of 500 mm ( 19.7 inches), it can be deployed in confined spaces.
About Universal Robots industrial robotic arms
Founded in 2005, Universal Robots is dedicated to developing user-friendly, affordable, compact, flexible, and safe collaborative industrial robots. Since the release of its first collaborative robot ( cobot ) in 2008 , sales of the easy-to-use UR collaborative robot have grown significantly and are now sold globally. Universal Robots is a subsidiary of Teradyne, headquartered in Odense, Denmark, with subsidiaries and regional offices in countries and regions including China, the United States, Germany, and Japan. For more information, please visit our website or read our blog. You can also search for "universalrobots " on WeChat for more updates.
