Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
What is the motivation behind the progress from robots to cobots? Write a comparison between robots and cobots.
Answer
The progress from robots to cobots is motivated by the need for collaboration between humans and robots in situations where complete control cannot be given to robots. In areas such as medical surgeries and defence operations, human involvement is essential. Cobots (collaborative robots) are therefore designed to work with humans or other robots, focusing on cooperation, involvement, and shared control so that tasks can be performed safely and efficiently.
Differences between Robots and Cobots:
| Basis | Robots | Cobots |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Used to automate tasks that are often dangerous, repetitive or tedious. | Designed to work with humans safely in a shared workspace. |
| Design & safety | Usually large, heavy and kept enclosed/caged to avoid accidents. | Usually smaller, lighter and open, made with safety features to prevent harm to humans. |
| Human interaction | Work mostly separately from humans; limited direct collaboration. | Work alongside humans and support them during tasks (collaborative working). |
| Speed | Generally faster in operation. | Generally slower (to ensure safe collaboration). |
| Cost | Usually more expensive. | Generally less expensive than robots. |
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