An industrial robot is an automated, programmable mechanical machine that is designed to perform production-related tasks in various industries. The robots can be used in a number of applications to help reduce human intervention, especially in repetitive or dangerous tasks, and to improve efficiency and production across operations. The application of robots in various industry verticals has been on the rise in recent times and they can be found almost everywhere, like in healthcare, manufacturing, etc.
Industrial robots
can be used from a range of processes, from simple pick-and-place applications to
complex assembly tasks, delivering high speed and precision. In addition to
this, industrial robots today also come with a number of intelligent options
like 3D vision, force sensing, seamless PLC integration, and they can easily function
in collaborative applications.
Applications
Industrial
Robots offer enhanced convenience and are suitable for several types of
applications, like:
- Harsh environments like
high-pressure and vacuum chambers
- Areas that are terribly dirty
and humans cannot work in
- Dangerous places where
potential threats of explosions, infections, radiation, or other hazardous
factors make working difficult for human beings
- Where repetitive and
time-consuming tasks are involved
The application
of robots in any industry brings along several benefits, including:
Improved
Quality
As robots are
automated and carry out tasks by following a pre-defined set of instructions,
there are less chances of them making mistakes. Each action is performed with
precision, which eventually results in better production quality.
Maximised
Productivity
Unlike humans,
robots do not need breaks and can operate consistently for long hours. With
increased hours of operation, productivity is guaranteed to be maximised.
Improved Safety
There are certain environments that are considered as high-risk for human beings to work in, like in dangerously high-temperatures or tasks with high risk factors, like mining, etc. In such situations, the best alternative is using industrial robots. This way, the chances of occupational hazards workers may be exposed to can be significantly reduced.
Industrialrobots offer a convenient way of carrying out repetitive and time-consuming
tasks without much human involvement. They can be used in hazardous
environments where there are a number of threats to humans, to get the desired
outputs without putting human lives in danger.
