Collaborative robots (cobots) work alongside humans on the factory floor to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety. However, factories can make several mistakes when putting cobots on a manufacturing floor, leading to suboptimal performance, safety issues and other problems.
Some of these mistakes include the following:
Before deploying cobots on the factory floor, it is essential to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential hazards and develop appropriate safety measures to mitigate these risks. Failure to conduct a thorough risk assessment can lead to accidents, injuries or fatalities.
Putting cobots on a factory floor requires careful planning, training and execution to ensure maximum efficiency and safety.