Robotics has found its way into many different areas in manufacturing. Robots perform tasks like welding, assembly, shipping, handling raw materials, and product packing. Manufacturers are leveraging robotic automation for a wider number of applications.
Robotics has been used for decades in different industries, but many industries since have seen the benefits of robotic applications. The rule of thumb for what industrial tasks are best for robots is the “Three D’s” rule: Any task that is Dirty, Dull or Dangerous. Typical robotic applications are simple and repetitive tasks that require dedicated resources to perform.
With recent advancements in machine vision, artificial intelligence, collaborative robotics and other technologies, robots are more capable than ever of performing complex tasks that typically require human-like recognition, judgement and dexterity.