The difference between collaborative robots and industrial robots How collaborative robots work

The difference between assist and

There are some differences between collaborative robots (also called cobots) and robots in terms of application and design. Here are the main differences between them:

1. Motion control: Assistive robots are designed to work with human operators, so they usually have flexible motion control capabilities. Assistive robots can sense the presence of humans and adjust their movement trajectory or force as needed to avoid collisions with humans or cause injuries. Industrial robots usually have precise and repetitive motion control to automate other tasks.

2. Safety: Assistive robots are designed with safety in mind and usually have some safety features, such as force and touch, anti-collision devices, safe controllability, etc. These features enable assistive robots to interact directly with humans without causing danger to personnel. Industrial robots are usually placed in a fixed working area and usually do not work with humans.

3. Programming and deployment: Assistive robots usually have a more simplified programming and deployment process. They usually adopt a user-friendly programming interface, and non-professionals can easily perform programming and task setting. Industrial robots usually require specialized complex programming and task debugging.

4. Application areas: Assist robots are mainly used in scenarios where they work with human operators, such as manual assembly, material handling, packaging, and simple collaborative tasks. They are designed to improve human work efficiency and safety. Industrial robots are widely used in large-scale production, precision assembly, welding, painting, handling, and other automated tasks.

There is no strict boundary between assistive robots and industrial robots. Some assistive robots may have certain industrial robot functions, and some industrial robots can also work with humans through safety measures. Therefore, in specific application scenarios, suitable robots can be selected to achieve automation tasks according to needs and requirements.

Collaborative Robots

Collaborative Robots (also known as Cobots) are robots designed to work with humans. Their working principles mainly include the following aspects:

1. Sensor technology: Collaborative robots are usually equipped with a variety of sensor technologies, including visual sensors, force sensors, tactile sensors, etc. These sensors can sense the surrounding environment and the presence of human operators, as well as information such as contact strength and force changes with humans.

2. Safety features: Collaborative robots are designed with safety in mind and usually have some safety features to prevent harm to people. These features may include anti-collision devices, flexible material shells, force control and speed limits. With these safety features, collaborative robots can adjust their movement trajectory or force as needed to avoid collisions with humans or causing harm.

3. Motion control: Collaborative robots have flexible motion control capabilities and can adjust their movements according to different work tasks and interaction needs with humans. They usually have precise position control and force control capabilities, which can achieve positioning and optimized force control as needed.

4. Programming and deployment: Collaborative robots usually have simplified programming and deployment processes so that non-professionals can easily set up tasks. They usually use user-friendly programming interfaces, such as visual programming interfaces, or use teaching methods to teach robots to perform specific tasks. This allows collaborative robots to adapt to different working environments and task requirements more quickly and flexibly.

In summary, collaborative robots achieve safe cooperation with human operators through sensor technology, safety features, flexible motion control, and simplified programming and deployment. They can adapt to different work scenarios according to task requirements and human-robot interaction, improving work efficiency and safety.

Editor: Huang Fei