What are the similarities and differences between collaborative robots and industrial robots?

With the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry and the development of electronic manufacturing, collaborative robots have become a hot topic. Collaborative robots are a new type of robot that can work together with humans in the same workspace to complete tasks that need to be completed collaboratively, such as assembly, handling, welding, labeling, etc. Industrial robots refer to robots used in industrial fields such as production and manufacturing. They are usually dedicated, heavy-duty, and complete production and processing tasks at high speeds.

What are the differences between collaborative robots and industrial robots?

Shenyang Huawei Laser Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has launched a collaborative arc welding robot based on the original arc welding industrial robot. Many customers have called to inquire about the differences between collaborative robots and industrial robots. Here is a brief introduction.

1. Flexibility and adaptability

Collaborative robots are designed to be highly flexible and adaptable, allowing them to be easily reconfigured to suit different tasks and applications. They are lightweight and typically have a small footprint, making them easy to move and integrate into a variety of work spaces.

Industrial robots are typically larger and heavier, and they are often enclosed in safety cages or barriers to protect human workers from potential harm, making them more difficult to move and integrate into new work spaces.

2. Safety features

Collaborative robots are usually equipped with highly sensitive sensors and advanced safety systems, which can detect changes in the surrounding environment in time, sense the presence of personnel in a timely manner, and stop working in dangerous situations to protect human safety.

Industrial robots usually need to be manufactured under fixed robotic arms. Due to their high speed and certain safety risks, they usually need to be isolated and protected during the manufacturing process.

3. Easy to program and integrate

Collaborative robots usually use simplified programming so that ordinary employees can easily learn and operate them. They usually come with an intuitive user interface and a simple command set, allowing tasks to be set up through drag-and-drop operations or graphical programming.

Industrial robots usually require writing complex programming codes, including joint motion path planning, sensor data processing, etc. Therefore, the programming of industrial robots generally requires specialized engineers or technicians to complete.