LG Motion (Stand 46) will be showcasing Techman Robot (TM Robot) collaborative robots at MachineBuilding.South with a number of demos, along with electro-mechanical motion control systems. LG Motion managing director Gary Livingstone has also authored a book: Lean Robotic Automation provides a clear and practical framework for implementing robotics successfully, combining proven Lean principles with real-world automation experience.

“Robots can deliver incredible results, but only when they’re applied in the right way,” said Gary. “This book is about taking a structured, Lean approach to robotic automation so projects are simpler, outcomes are clearer, and businesses get real value from their investment.”

For its part, OMRON (Stand 70) has expanded its TM S Series collaborative robot portfolio with three new models and a major software update, supporting manufacturers facing labour shortages and increasing requirements for flexible, high-mix production. The TM30S, TM20S and TM6S extend the series’ payload and reach capabilities for applications such as palletising, machine tending and precision handling.

Across the S Series, OMRON has introduced upgrades to increase durability and support faster redeployment. All robot arms now feature an IP65 rating for use in washdown or dust-prone environments. Higher-payload units (TM25S, TM30S) incorporate an integrated joint 6 force-torque wrist sensor for improved force-controlled processes. The updated Landmark 2.0 vision-based positioning system is designed to reduce recalibration time when moving robots between stations.

OMRON has also released TMflow 2.22, an update to its no-code programming environment. The new version introduces more granular safety configuration options, expanded remote monitoring and diagnostics, and a higher-fidelity simulation engine. Integrated vision tools have been strengthened to support inspection and pick-and-place tasks with greater accuracy.

With the TM30S, TM20S, and TM6S alongside crucial upgrades like IP65 certification and the integrated joint 6 force torque sensor, OMRON says it is empowering customers to automate their most challenging, heavy-duty tasks with greater safety, precision, and flexibility than ever before. TMflow 2.22 ensures that this immense power remains easy to program and manage, upholding OMRON’s commitment to harmonious automation.

JAKA Robotics (Stand 78) is emphasising the wide range of applications for collaborative robots, including picking, packing, machine tending, and quality inspection. Their flexibility allows businesses to deploy them across different roles and processes, making them incredibly versatile tools that can enhance productivity in multiple aspects of production.

JAKA continues to advance the conversation around collaborative robotics, arguing that, with proven adaptability, safety measures and intelligence, cobots are crucial allies for any business looking to enhance productivity and workforce safety, no matter the size of operations.

Delta robots

Following its new partnership with Englert Robotics, HMK (Stand 41) is excited to be overviewing delta robot technology on the stand – perfect for high-performance handling applications. Englert’s modular platform offers exceptional flexibility, with a wide range of sizes, payloads, and configurable options, including different material combinations to suit hygiene-critical, high-speed or harsh environments. This flexibility makes the robots ideal for applications across packaging, food, pharma, electronics, logistics and recycling.

A key advantage is the open, standards‑based approach to control integration, supporting Siemens, KEBA and other leading control platforms. This gives OEMs full freedom to align with their existing architectures while avoiding vendor lock‑in.

As the UK partner for Englert Robotics, HMK offers OEMs multiple delivery options – from mechanical‑only Delta robot systems, through mechanics supplied with motors and drives, to fully engineered and integrated mechatronic solutions. By combining Englert’s advanced mechanical design with HMK’s control, motion and systems expertise, HMK provides flexible, high‑performance and cost‑optimised robotic solutions tailored to each requirement.

A key requirement for robotics applications is some sort of end-of-arm gripper, and PIAB (Stand 83) offers a huge range of suction cups, including the recently introduced BCP40 is a suction cup dedicated to automated handling of corrugated cardboard boxes in packaging and intralogistics. BCP40 combines long stroke, high stability and sustainable materials in a cost‑efficient design optimized for high‑throughput box handling.

Another innovative product in the PIAB range is new 3-finger piSOFTGRIP 40-3, developed for the food and chocolate industry. Based on the proven piSOFTGRIP 30-3, the new model increases gripping capacity up to 40 mm while keeping the same concept and ease of use.

The vacuum-based soft gripper safely handles sensitive, lightweight products with irregular shapes or surfaces. Its one-piece, sealed design with three gripping fingers is robust, dust-insensitive, and allows easy adjustment of gripping force via the vacuum level – ensuring gentle and reliable handling across a wider range of applications.

The latest industrial robots report from the market intelligence specialist suggests that improving market sentiment, reshoring efforts in the US, and strong demand in the semiconductor and electronics sectors are among the primary reasons for growth.

Material handling and assembly are anticipated to be the key applications driving growth with 2025-30 compound growth rates of 7.0% and 6.9% respectively, as demand for efficient logistics and precise manufacturing-line assembly rises fast.

Analysts project APAC will experience the strongest shipment growth across the major regions, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1% from 2025-30. This compares with 6.2% for the Americas and 4.7% for EMEA.

Growth in global shipments will be driven by sectors such as logistics, new energy and semiconductors, while a weak automotive sector has served as a drag on industrial robot growth in the EMEA region. Interact Analysis analysts suggest this is a result of poor investment due to high interest rates in the region, leading to fewer new automation projects. This has contributed to EMEA shipments contracting by 4.9% in 2025 and has impacted sales of high-end welding and heavy-payload robots.

Despite this, automotive will remain the largest sector for industrial robots, with global shipments increasing from 171,556 shipped in 2025 to 223,864 in 2030.

On a more granular level, India will see the highest levels of growth, at 12.5% over the forecast period. In contrast, Germany will achieve a compound growth rate of just 3.7% from 2025-2030 and is predicted to see a contraction in industrial robot shipments of -0.3% in 2026.

Samantha Mou, Senior Analyst at Interact Analysis, says, “Continued growth is expected in 2026, supported by improving market sentiment, reshoring and automation demand in the US, and strong demand in the semiconductor and electronics sectors. Over the next five years, the market is projected to grow steadily, driven by robot adoption across more manufacturing processes and emerging industries.

“Revenue growth is expected to lag behind unit growth due to competition and declining average prices. However, price erosion is anticipated to slow in 2026 as robot manufacturers’ cost pressures increase amid rising oil prices.”

Collaborative robots represent fastest growing segment

While articulated robots will remain the largest robotics segment for the duration of the forecast period, its growth will be outpaced by several other robot types. Interact Analysis projects that collaborative robots will be the fastest growing segment, with an average annual shipment growth rate of 17.4% between 2025 and 2030, compared with just 5.0% for articulated robots.

SCARA robots are also projected to outpace articulated robots, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9% between 2025 and 2030, driven by robust demand from the electronics and semiconductor industries.

Designed to give attendees a clear understanding of how automation can be successfully implemented in food and beverage and FMCG environments, the session combined expert insight with live demonstrations and real-world application examples.

Throughout the morning, visitors had the opportunity to explore how cobots can help tackle ongoing industry challenges such as labour shortages, the need for improved consistency, and increasing pressure to deliver strong return on investment.

A key focus of the day was showcasing practical applications, with live demonstrations covering processes such as palletising, packaging, pick and place, and material handling. These demonstrations helped illustrate how flexible automation solutions can be deployed across a range of end of line tasks to improve productivity, quality, and ergonomics on the factory floor.

The event was specifically aimed at end users, providing a valuable opportunity to meet with experts from across the automation supply chain in one location. Attendees were able to speak directly with specialists in grippers, vision systems, robotics and integration, enabling them to gain tailored advice and discuss their individual production challenges in detail.

Integral to the success of the day was the support of four integration partners: Olympus Technologies (Adam Swallow), Protec (Alex Neal), Robotics and Automation (Mike Sharpe), and Jention (Russell Scion).

Each partner showcased a range of cobot-driven applications relevant to the food industry, demonstrating how collaborative robotics can be effectively applied to both packing and processing operations. These hands-on examples helped bring automation concepts to life, allowing visitors to see first-hand how solutions could be implemented in their own facilities.

The Masterclass also created a collaborative environment for networking and knowledge exchange, with attendees ranging from production managers and engineers to business leaders exploring automation strategies.

Overall, the event delivered on its aim to provide practical, actionable insight into food and beverage automation. Attendees left with a stronger understanding of where cobots can add value within their operations, as well as clear next steps for beginning or expanding their automation journey.

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Collaborative robot shipments reached nearly 58,000 units in 2025, having grown 14.5% over the year before. Shipments are forecast to more than double over the five-year period from 2026 to 2030. Growth rates, however, will not follow a smooth upward trajectory and our report identifies two cyclical peaks during the forecast period.

Growth is predicted to slow slightly in 2026 before accelerating to a higher level in 2027, sustaining strong momentum through 2028, then easing again in 2029 and reaching another peak in 2030. This pattern reflects industry investment cycles, technological iteration, and shifts in the structure of downstream demand. The forecast growth rate from 2025 to 2030 is significantly higher than the average recorded between 2019 and 2024, due to an accelerated market penetration phase.

Revenue growth fails to keep pace with shipment increases

Revenue growth for collaborative robots is also strong but trails shipments, reflecting a gradual decline in average selling prices (ASP). Global collaborative robot revenue is projected to increase from $1.2 billion in 2025 to $2.4 billion in 2030, representing an average annual growth rate of approximately 14.7%. Unlike the sharp price erosion observed in recent years, particularly during intense price wars from 2021 to 2024, declines in ASP from 2025 onward are expected to be more moderate.

Three structural factors explain this moderation. First, price reductions from Chinese vendors are slowing as the intense domestic price war stabilizes and suppliers shift their focus toward value rather than volume. Second, rising manufacturing costs in Europe and the United States, covering labour, energy, and regulatory compliance, are putting a floor under pricing.

Third, the product mix is gradually shifting toward higher-payload models (15 kg and above), which command premium prices and help offset downward pressure from entry-level segments. As a result, while ASP continues to decline, the pace is noticeably gentler than in the immediate post-pandemic years.

Regional shifts: China’s rising dominance

The most pronounced structural change in the collaborative robot market is the steady rise of China as the global leader of shipment volume. China’s share of worldwide unit shipments has grown substantially over the past few years; from less than one third in 2018 to more than half by 2025. China’s year on year growth rates have consistently outpaced other major regions, frequently exceeding 20 percent, and the country is projected to account for nearly two thirds of the global market by 2030.

In contrast, both the Americas and EMEA are experiencing structural share erosion. The Americas’ share of the collaborative robots market has declined significantly since 2018 and is expected to fall further by 2030. EMEA’s decline has been even sharper, dropping from a dominant position in 2018 to a much smaller share in 2025, with further contraction ahead. While both regions are forecast to see modest growth acceleration from 2026 onward, this recovery is not sufficient to regain lost market share. Key constraints include higher manufacturing costs and slower adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises.

India remains a small but fast growing niche market. Its share stood at only 1.9% in 2025 and is projected to reach 2.3% by 2030. Nevertheless, India’s year-on-year forecast growth rates are exceptionally high, consistently above 20% from 2026 onward, indicating future potential from a very low base.

Material handling and assembly drive cobots market

Material handling and assembly remain the two largest revenue generating applications for collaborative robots. In 2025, these two segments together accounted for nearly half of the global market, with material handling contributing the larger share. Welding, despite a smaller revenue footprint, recorded the strongest growth among all applications, driven by the cyclical recovery in the automotive and machinery sectors.

Testing and inspection-related applications also demonstrated robust momentum, with quality inspection, lab analysis, and sorting all posting solid growth. These trends underscore the continued integration of collaborative robots with machine vision and advanced sensing technologies across intensive inspection tasks.

Interact Analysis research manager Maya Xiao summarises: “Between 2025 and 2030, the global collaborative robot market is expected to witness a doubling of shipment volumes, sustained revenue expansion, and a moderating decline in average selling prices, rather than a sharp drop.

“Market participants should prioritise capturing growing demand for high payload models, while addressing cost pressures in Western manufacturing regions and adapting to the revised pricing strategies of Chinese suppliers.

“Humanoid robots represent an emerging downstream application and are likely to provide additional incremental headroom in the medium to long term. However, within the current forecast horizon, they will remain a modest segment of the overall market. We will discuss this trend in the next insight.”

Along with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), the organisations are working together with government and industry to support the safe and responsible adoption of robotics in the workplace, providing businesses with clarity on regulatory requirements and support to increase their use.

At present, the UK ranks 24th globally for industrial robot density – half the EU average – despite ranking first for academic robotics research. A key barrier to adoption is uncertainty around compliance, particularly that surrounding collaborative robots (cobots), with industry estimating that between 15-20% of customer enquiries on automation stall due to safety uncertainly alone.

The guidance assimilated by this project aims to address that uncertainty thereby removing the barrier.

The project launched at London Tech Week this week and will produce the first ever HSE-supported guidance on advanced robotics applications. As the UK’s leasing industry association, Automate UK estimates that the adoption of collaborative robots will increase by 25% by the end of 2027.

The first stage of the project, launching this summer, will deliver regulatory clarity for collaborative applications and aims to give the industry confidence in how it can ensure robots can work safely alongside humans.

A second stage will focus on cutting-edge use cases, where artificial intelligence embedded in robotic systems is raising new safety questions. To kickstart work on stage 2, this summer RIO is convening stakeholders to explore how tools like synthetic testing can help regulators and industry to support safe adoption of robots.

Andrew Curran CBE, Director of Science and Chief Scientific Adviser at the Health and Safety Executive, said: “We recognise how guidance and advice can give employers the confidence to innovate safely and provide a platform for new technology to improve productivity and enable growth.

“We understand that despite there being no barrier to adoption in health and safety law there is a fear of non-compliance, which is limiting adoption. Therefore, we are committed to working with the Regulatory Innovation Office and industry partners to deliver the first joint HSE and industry guidance on the use of cobots to address this barrier and improve business confidence.”

Oliver Selby, Chair of BARA (British Automation and Robotics Association), part of Automate UK, said: “Automate UK and BARA welcome the focus by the Regulatory Innovation Office on reducing barriers to robotics adoption. Based on feedback from our membership, the current regulatory framework is sufficient and adequate for enabling the safe deployment of robots used in a collaborative application.

“However, there remains a significant gap in understanding and confidence among end-user stakeholders. Greater education and practical guidance are needed to help businesses fully embrace robots working safely alongside people.

“While relevant information is already contained within existing standards, as well as the current Machinery Directive and forthcoming Machinery Regulation, awareness of these resources is limited.”

Launched officially on 1 June, SIS-TA introduces a fully digital and transactional sales platform for smart industry components, strategically expands STEMMER IMAGING’s existing business model by complementing its established consultative approach with a scalable online sales channel focused on speed, simplicity, and direct availability.

Responding to changing customer expectations

Industrial purchasing behaviour has fundamentally changed in recent years. Customers increasingly conduct product research, technology comparisons, and supplier evaluations digitally and independently. At the same time, expectations regarding transparent pricing, immediate availability, and direct ordering capabilities continue to rise.

SIS-TA was specifically created to address these market developments with a digital-first approach tailored to customers who require fast and efficient procurement processes for industrial automation products.

“The market is shifting from education to execution,” explains Mike Weccardt CEO, SIS- TA “Customers increasingly know exactly what they need and expect frictionless purchasing experiences with maximum transparency and speed.”

A transactional platform for industrial automation

The new online platform serves as the central customer interface, covering the complete purchasing process from product selection and availability checks to transparent pricing and direct ordering.

At launch, SIS-TA focuses on machine vision products including cameras, optics, lighting, and frame grabbers. Over time, the portfolio will expand to include additional smart industry technologies such as cobots, AMRs, industrial sensors, smart cameras, motion control solutions, industrial I/O, and PLC systems.

SIS-TA will provide AI-powered first- and second-level support to ensure fast and efficient customer assistance. For more complex projects, solutions, and applications, customers will have access to STEMMER IMAGING’s expert support organization and its highly specialised engineering teams.

Strategic expansion into new customer segments

SIS-TA is specifically designed to address customer groups that increasingly prioritize speed, price transparency, and simplified procurement processes. The platform enables STEMMER IMAGING to expand into new market segments while strengthening long-term customer relationships within the broader group ecosystem.

The operating model has been intentionally designed to remain lean, scalable, and highly automated, allowing rapid adaptation to changing market requirements and future portfolio expansion.

With SIS-TA, STEMMER IMAGING takes the next strategic step in industrial digitalisation – combining competitive products, digital sales models, and integrated services into a future- oriented smart industry platform.

The market intelligence specialist reveals growth was primarily influenced by large-scale equipment upgrades in the electronics manufacturing industry, cyclical recoveries in the semiconductor industry, and increased automation penetration in logistics and warehousing. Falling barriers to entry for consumers have also driven adoption, while improved safety, ease of use, and cost reductions have also contributed to the rise in shipments seen in 2025.

Between 2025-30, Interact Analysis forecasts strong revenue growth, with an average annual increase of 13.6%, expanding to more than $2.3 billion in 2030. The gap between shipment and revenue growth indicates a downward trend in the average selling price. However, the rate of decline is predicted to be slow compared with previous years due to the stabilization of the price war in China and rising manufacturing costs in Europe and the US.

China continues to dominate market share

China’s dominance in the collaborative robot industry continues, with its year-on-year growth consistently outpacing other major regions. In terms of shipments, Interact Analysis reports China’s market share rose from 28.9% in 2018 to 54.7% in 2025, with forecasts suggesting it could reach 61.4% by 2030. In contrast, market share of the Americas is projected to fall from 15.9% to 13.7% between 2025 and 2030. Meanwhile the EMEA region is expected to drop from 18.1% to 13.5% over the same period, to be narrowly overtaken by the Americas.

China’s revenue share of the collaborative robot market is predicted to increase from 35% in 2025 to 42.4% in 2030, representing an average annual growth rate of 17.8%, compared with 11% for the rest of the world. China’s rapid revenue expansion can be explained through volume advantage, as well as lower average unit costs. Prices are beginning to stabilize in China after several years of intense price competition, with average revenue per unit decreasing by just 0.35% in 2025, compared with 7.9% in 2024.

High payload cobots are experiencing strong growth

Interact Analysis’ Collaborative Robots report indicates the industry is shifting toward medium and high payload ranges, aligning with the rise in ‘industrial cobots’. Traditionally, cobots have focused on light payloads of 10 kg and under, however the market is increasingly expanding into the 16-20 kg and >20 kg segments, blurring the lines between cobots and industrial robots.

Samantha Mou, Senior Analyst at Interact Analysis, explains, “This upward payload shift aligns closely with vendor product strategies. Examples include ABB’s PoWa series for the Chinese market and JAKA’s 40 kg model (with a 90 kg model in development), both designed with higher payloads and reduced force control precision. These ‘industrial cobots’ essentially penetrate traditional industrial robot applications while retaining collaborative safety features, targeting scenarios such as automotive parts, metal processing, and warehousing and logistics that require high payload, cost effective automation.”

Addressing growing demand in sectors such as shipbuilding and steel construction, it can be carried easily with just one hand, allowing a single person to supervise multiple welding locations and mitigating the Europe-wide shortage of skilled welders.

Boasting a 3kg payload, the CRX-3iA can manipulate a welding torch and a seam-tracking sensor simultaneously, while its ±0.02 mm repeatability delivers the precision necessary for critical welding tasks. It automatically detects its installation angle after relocation and identifies weld seam locations and calculates paths accordingly, thanks to a third-party laser scanner or touch sensor. Meanwhile, an optional magnetic base enables it to be secured directly to large steel structures. This reduces system complexity compared with traditional robot installations, which typically need heavier equipment and additional safeguarding measures.

As part of the wider CRX series – which extends to 30kg payload and 1,756mm reach – the CRX-3iA integrates fully with FANUC’s established control and software ecosystem. It also incorporates FANUC’s wrist button technology, which allows operators to guide and teach positions directly from the robot arm, streamlining programming and shortening changeover times.

Beyond welding, the CRX-3iA is ideally suited to applications such as intralogistics and mobile automation. Its compact footprint and low mass also make it ideal for mounting on an automated guided vehicle (AGV), where it can support picking, placing and line supply tasks. In addition, it lends itself well to education and training environments, where space constraints often render the use of traditional industrial robots impractical.

“Manufacturers need automation that adapts to their environment, not the other way around,” says Paul Ribus, FANUC’s Head of Sales Coordination Europe. “With the CRX-3iA, we focused on portability, fast deployment and high repeatability. It allows customers to take advantage of collaborative welding and handling wherever the work is, without complex installation.”

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Designed for seamless integration into modern production environments, the new cobots support a wide range of applications, including palletising, machine tending and material handling. Their compact design enables deployment in space-constrained environments, with both external and EDGE integrated controller options supporting mobile and modular setups.

“The introduction of the KR 1824 and KR 1240 marks an important step in expanding the capabilities of collaborative robotics,” said Christoph Rieger, Chief Sales Officer at Kassow Robots. “Our unique combination of EDGE integrated controller, mobile deployment, high payload and extended reach enable more demanding applications within dynamic production environments.”

The new models also deliver improved motion performance, including 50% higher joint torque, more than 20% faster wrist joint speeds, and 40% increased mechanical stiffness. These enhancements enable more stable handling of heavier loads, faster cycle times, and improved precision in demanding applications. Key benefits include:

• Increased payload capacity for more demanding applications
• Seven-axis design for maximum flexibility and extended reach
• Automation of tasks beyond traditional cobot limits
• Compact design and light footprint for space-constrained environments
• Integrated controller option for simplified deployment and mobile integration

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Companies operating factories and warehouses can now choose from a wide variety of robots, ranging from familiar industrial types like cartesian and SCARA robots, cobots in various sizes and industrial grades, and humanoid robots are expected to begin trials in some factories soon.

Among this diversity, the cobots segment has seen sustained and growing interest from businesses keen to combine the strengths of robots with human workers, acting collaboratively, to optimise productivity. The typical cobot form factor, as a multi-articulated robot arm, has quickly become widely accepted and adopted. These robots are well adapted for picking, placing, and packing tasks. The sizes available range from compact desktop units with a reach of less than half a metre and carrying capacity of around 1kg to floor-standing sizes capable of handling larger, heavier items.

The 6-axis cobot is a popular design that can closely mimic the movement of the human arm. The 6-axis cobot comes very close to matching the dexterity of the human arm. Standardised flanges for end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) provide a practical mounting option for end-effectors whilst also simplifying interoperability and interchangeability.

While all this comes impressively close to replicating the movement of the human arm, six axes cannot capture the full range allowed by human joints. By introducing an extra 360-degree swivelling joint in the cobot’s lower limb, between the second and third axes, a 7-axis machine can more closely emulate the human arm’s abilities.

Importantly, a 7-axis machine can reach locations within the overall movement envelope that a 6-axis robot cannot touch. A critical skill is to reach around obstacles or to work on both sides of a large assembly without repositioning the workpiece. This can allow production planners and programmers extra flexibility to optimise the workspace layout and the sequence of actions for the cobot to complete the desired task.

Extending torque control

While designing this extra axis into the lower limb for greater movement flexibility, Yamaha Robotics has also integrated miniaturised joints built with a hollow shaft to further enhance the flexibility of its 7-axis cobot.

In the cobot, the hollow joints make it possible to integrate a torque sensor in each of the machine’s axes. This contrasts with typical cobot design approaches, which tend to include torque sensing only in the upper part of the machine. The extra sensors enhance overall control, permitting increased movement precision that lets the cobot address a wider range of applications.

Some examples of the diverse types of processes these cobots can handle, leveraging the extra motion data extracted from all-axis torque sensing, include mating electrical connectors, building delicate assemblies, buffing, polishing, and deburring.

Connector mating demands fine motor skills when performed by human operators in conventional production lines. With the ability to handle this complex and delicate task, the cobot can bring greater automation to assembly areas and elevate productivity in ways that have been difficult or impossible to achieve before now.

In addition, the cobot can handle processes like deburring mechanical components after machining or drilling. Also, where buffing and polishing call for delicacy as well as precision, the extra torque sensors on-board Yamaha’s 7-axis cobot let the machine polish either curved or flat surfaces with care. It is thus suitable for use in final assembly of products such as optical equipment or for handling and packing decorative items, or cleaning and drying items to restore surface finish after washing.

Cobots with torque sensing on each axis can also enhance safety by reliably and instantly detecting contact with an obstruction of any kind, such as a human worker or other obstacles in the industrial environment.

Verified safety, flexible operation

The Cobot meets functional safety standards and is certified by the independent authority TUV SUD. Prior to its official launch, Yamaha Robotics introduced the system in its primary outboard motor production site at the Fukuroi South Factory in Japan. The production teams at Fukuroi helped to validate the cobot’s operation and functionality under real production conditions.

The 7-axis machines were integrated in accordance with the applicable safety standards, ISO 10218 that specifies limits such as force, pressure, and speed in processes that allow contact between cobots and human workers. ISO 10218 contains recent updates that apply specifically to robots’ collaborative modes.

If cobots are used for processes that involve no contact with humans, in guarded areas that are separated and protected with safety interlocks, the standards allow operation up to full industrial speeds. The Yamaha 7-axis cobot provides high-speed operating modes for use where conditions allow, enhancing flexibility for owners to address a wide range of applications.

Incorporating a seventh axis delivers a significant advantage for collaborative robots, permitting improved functionality and safety. As demands for automation continue to grow worldwide, as industries seek ever greater productivity, cobots that offer a seventh axis opportunities can provide greater flexibility to address demanding applications and even address unexplored opportunities. With the enhanced motion control made possible by extending torque sensing, these can include processes previously considered too difficult for typical models.

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