Collaborative Robotics
Advancements in robotic and control technology now make it possible for industrial robots to expand beyond their traditional manufacturing and automation roles, to support whole new classes of applications, and by extension, new markets. Perhaps the best example of this trend is the development and use of collaborative robots, human scale systems that are easy to set up and program, are capable of being used by workers with a wide range of qualification levels, can support multiple types of automation, and which can work safely in close proximity to human workers.
The collaborative robotics segment is growing rapidly as new suppliers, technologies, and investors enter the market. As is common with other hot technology sectors, this has resulted in a great deal of “noise” in the robotics community, as well as in the business and investment press. This results in increased risk, missed opportunities, and confusion among all members of the collaborative robotics value chain. This report addresses a number of important issues related to collaborative robotics including collaborative robotics adoption drivers and forecasts for collaborative robotics sales and revenues. A number of representative collaborative robotics companies are highlighted, along with the features and capabilities that distinguish them.
- Features of Collaborative Robots
- Business Drivers
- Political Social Drivers
- Key Market Data
- Representative Collaborative Robotics Suppliers
Companies Mentioned
Table of Contents
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 2. COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS
- 2.1. Typical Applications
- 3. FEATURES OF COLLABORATIVE SYSTEMS
- 4. BUSINESS DRIVERS
- 4.1. Small-to-Medium Manufacturers
- 4.2. Agile, Flexible Manufacturing
- 4.3. Labor Pool Variability
- 4.4. Reshoring
- 5. POLITICAL/SOCIAL DRIVERS
- 5.1. Industry 4.0
- 5.2. Made in China 2025
- 5.3. National Robotics Initiative 2.0
- 6. KEY MARKET DATA
- 7. REPRESENTATIVE COLLABORATIVE ROBOTICS SUPPLIERS
- 7.1. Universal Robots - The Marketshare Leader
- 7.2. ABB - Building A Collaborative Robotics Portfolio
- 7.3. Rethink Robotics - Software Centricty
- 7.4. Kawada Robotics - Humanoid Helpers
- 7.5. Comau Aura - Designed for Heavy LIfting
- 7.6. AUBO Robotics - Emphasis on Flexibility
- 7.7. Kuka - Supporting Integrated Tactile Sensing
