These collaborative robots can work safely alongside humans.

Artificial intelligence and robotics have become so familiar to us that we have some of these elements in our daily life. For example, voice assistants and connected devices in our homes all have a tinge of these disruptive technologies. It would have been impossible to get here without them. In such a scenario, another technological innovation that comes into play is cobots, which are collaborative robots. According to reports, the global collaborative robots market size is expected to reach US $ 11,684.7 million by 2027, with a CAGR of 42%.

Cobots are robots that can work efficiently and safely alongside humans. They have built-in sensors and can easily learn from demonstrations. It can be deployed in different industries to perform various tasks. Here is a list of the 7 best cobots available on the market in 2021.

1. APAS

The German Trade Association has certified APAS as an intrinsically safe collaborative robot. The Automatic Production Assistant or APAS is capable of efficient human-robot collaboration. They are simple to use and quick to deploy. Covered in sensitive skin, APAC cobots can feel an impact and stop immediately ensuring safety. APAS was introduced to the market in 2014 and still serves many industries more efficiently.

2. YuMi

This ABB cobot works effectively with humans without any barriers. It is a two-armed robot capable of working on the same task as humans and can accurately handle things from a needle to a computer. YuMi consists of cameras, two-finger parallel gripper, and a suction cup to enhance functionality. It is very easy to program.

3. Franka Emika Panda

Franca Emika Panda is a collaborative robot system that includes a robotic arm and its control. This cobot comes with a payload of 3 kg and consists of a wrist camera, 7DOF with torque sensors, a two finger gripper and an intuitive PC interface. The torque sensors in the arm allow rigidity and flexibility. Its robotic arm has a sense of human touch, is easy to program and configure, and has a straightforward user interface called Pilot.

4. Aubo i5

It is a cobot with a payload of 5 kg and is efficient for pick and place applications. Aubo i5 is also capable of maintaining machines, screwing, marking and other applications. It has an advanced design and can be programmed using ROS. They are easy to move with a small footprint and have a great competitive advantage, and also reduce production costs. It can be deployed in the manufacturing sector, where it can relieve humans of harmful and repetitive tasks.

5. Aura

A product of Comau an industrial manufacturer, Aura is a collaborative robot with an advanced use robotic arm with six security levels and a modular approach. It can be used in a variety of collaborative mode tasks and can also be switched to non-collaborative mode at high speed. It has powerful proximity sensors, a high payload of 170 kg, a powerful anti-collision system and allows users to mount the robot upside down. Aura has a fully collaborative hollow wrist and collision avoidance system that can be used on the cobot and tools.

6. NEXT

It is a cobot produced by Kawada industries. This humanoid robot can move easily and has a standard specification that includes an image recognition system. It has two six-axis robotic arms and can perform very complex tasks. It comes with a 2D wrist camera and the motors are limited to 80W to make it safer.

7. CORO

This collaborative robot is developed by Life Robotics and was introduced in 2016. The main feature of CORO is its telescopic arm and it allows the user to remove a joint while retaining the versatility in cases where they need to reach different areas. Its main applications include pick and place, cosmetics, logistics and the food industry. It has a payload of 2kg. It can be programmed for demonstration and is sold in the Asian market.

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