Discussion on the difference and prospect between cooperative robot and industrial robot

    With the rapid development of science and technology, robot technology has been widely used in various industrial fields. Robots not only improve production efficiency, but also reduce labor costs and become an indispensable part of modern industry. Among the many robot types, collaborative robots and industrial robots are particularly eye-catching. This article will conduct an in-depth comparison and analysis of the two types of robots to reveal the core differences between them.

An industrial robot is an automation device that is widely used in industrial production lines to perform a series of repetitive, precise tasks. They are usually installed in a fixed location and operated by a preset program. The main goal of industrial robots is to improve production efficiency, reduce production costs, and ensure the consistency of product quality.

Second, core differences

security

In the design process of cooperative robot, the security factor is fully considered, and a variety of technical means are adopted to ensure the safety of human-computer interaction. For example, cobots are often equipped with safety features such as moment limitation, collision detection, and emergency stop. When the robot comes into accidental contact with a human, it will immediately stop its movement or reduce its speed, thereby avoiding injury to people.

In contrast, the performance of industrial robots in terms of safety is much less impressive. Because industrial robots are primarily designed to work in unmanned environments, 

they often lack advanced safety features. Although some modern industrial robots are also equipped with basic safety protection devices, there are still certain safety risks when

 working with humans.

Ease of use

Cobots are extremely easy to use, and non-specialists can quickly master their programming and operating skills. This is mainly due to the intuitive user interface of cobots, 

simple programming languages, and powerful drag-and-drop programming tools. In addition, cobots support multiple communication protocols and interfaces that can 

be easily integrated with other devices.

Industrial robots are relatively complex in terms of ease of use. Because industrial robots need to perform precise tasks, their programming and operation often require 

people with specialized knowledge. Programming languages for industrial robots are often cumbersome and have a steep learning curve. In addition, the integration and 

debugging process of industrial robots is also relatively complex, requiring professional technical personnel to support.

flexibility

Collaborative robots are highly flexible and can easily adapt to different working environments and task requirements. Because cobots are typically modular in design, 

they can be customized and expanded for specific application scenarios. In addition, the deployment and redeployment process of collaborative robots is also relatively 

simple and can quickly adapt to changes in the production line.

Industrial robots are limited in their flexibility. Because industrial robots are usually installed in fixed positions and perform preset procedures, they have difficulty adapting 

to changes in the production line. When production tasks change, industrial robots may need to undergo tedious reprogramming and debugging processes, which 

undoubtedly increases production costs and time.

Scope of application

The application range of collaborative robots is relatively wide, and can be applied to various scenarios that require man-machine collaboration. For example, collaborative 

robots are widely used in automotive parts manufacturing, electronic product assembly, food processing and other fields. In addition, with the continuous development 

of technology, collaborative robots also show great potential in medical care, education, services and other fields.

The application range of industrial robots is relatively narrow, mainly used in the automatic production of industrial production lines. Although industrial robots have 

significant advantages in improving production efficiency and reducing costs, their lack of flexibility and safety makes them unsuitable in many scenarios.

Iii. Conclusion

To sum up, there are significant differences between collaborative robots and industrial robots in terms of safety, ease of use, flexibility, and application range. 

As technology continues to advance and market needs continue to change, these two robots will play an increasingly important role in their respective fields.