Collaborative robots (cobots) can be operated by virtually any user, which could offset labor shortages. Their flexibility to work almost anywhere in the factory, without safety barriers, also makes them ideal for responding to sudden and unforeseen spikes in demand.
The interface is the result of a collaboration between ABB and Kawasaki announced in November 2017, designed to share knowledge and promote the benefits of collaborative automation, specifically collaborative dual-arm robots. It incorporates a simplified human-robot interface with intuitive navigation and icons similar to those found on smartphones.
In addition to the ongoing development of the user interface, the collaboration also focuses on other issues, such as common safety standards. Traditional industrial safety standards are based on years of practice and supported by very specific parameters. The goal of collaborative automation is to develop safety standards that protect workers while simultaneously enabling entirely new ways of working together without unduly restricting the numerous advantages of collaborative robots.
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