What are they and how do they work

Collaborative robots– or cobots – are a type of 6-axis robot designed to work in close proximity to humans in both industrial and non-industrial environments.

Essentially, the robot is no longer confined within a work cell or shielded by optical or physical barriers. Instead it operates freely in the workspace, safely interacting with people, and adapting to their actions and movements.

Robot Collaborativi Cobot
Robot Collaborativo Sinta

Main features

  • Compactness
  • Flexibility and scalability
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • Intrinsic safety for working in close proximity to humans

When choosing a collaborative robot several considerations need to be taken into account:

Mobility type: analyze the cobot’s movement based on the weight of the objects to be manipulated, the required speed, the precision of operations and the area to be covered.

Safety: verify the robot’s compliance with safety regulations along with its relevant safety features.

Programmability: evaluate the simplicity and flexibility of programming for adaptability to future needs.

Technical support: assess the availability and quality of technical support to assist users, including non-specialized personnel.

Working area

The workspace is exceptionally broad due to the minimal floor footprint and typically has an almost “spherical” shape in space, appearing as a circle in both the lateral and top views.

Robot Collaborativo Spazio Lavoro
Robot Collaborativo Spazio Lavoro Pianta

Configurations

Collaborative robot can be mounted not only on a fixed workstation following the standard tabletop configuration (or on the ceiling and/or wall) but also on a mobile trolley in case the work position needs to change frequently.

Application’s fields

Cobots operate in the field of repetitive and complex assembly operations, manipulation, even on a mobile platform, palletizing, testing, packaging, machine tending, pick&place, screwdriving and component fastening….

Our “machinery” fleet

TM

TM cobots come with a built-in vision system, both in terms of hardware and software, simplifying the design approach to the maximum.

They can handle payloads of up to 30kg and have a maximum reach of 1700mm.

They feature an easy and intuitive programming interface, even for non-professionals.
Utilizing a flowchart based system it is user-friendly, similar to using a smartphone.

The TM cobots are extremely user-friendly, following the “plug&play” philosophy. They come equipped with a controller and programming software, requiring only the mounting of the robot, connecting it to the controller and calibration according to the instructions for easy programming experimentation.