This is how to choose the right robot
A robot in your business means a world of difference. That's why many SMEs have been betting heavily on it in recent years. But which robot do you choose? Maybe a compact cobot seems like a better idea to you than an industrial robot. Then should it be fixed or mobile? It all depends on what you need. Be thoughtful when choosing robotics. That way you save time and money. In this blog you will discover what to look out for when looking for the ideal robot for your company.
What should your robot do?
The robot that is right for your business depends, among other things, on the products you manufacture or process, the movements you expect your robot to make, the distances it must travel and the precision or repeatability of its tasks. Loading capacity, expandability and interaction with technologies also play a big role. At Promation, we create your robot on demand or you choose an existing model to adapt to your needs. Costacker for example, is a great partner for stacking boxes that the Cofiller has neatly filled and labeled.
Fixed or mobile robot?
You're probably also wondering whether it's better to go for a stationary robot or a mobile cobot. That, too, depends on what you need. With a fixed robot, you can be sure of high speeds, precision and top technology. Are your production cycles and throughput times short? Then a fixed robot is a good choice. Just make sure you have the necessary space. A mobile cobot is a more user-friendly robot that is safe and therefore can work perfectly with workers. The programming is also simpler and the software more intuitive. Cobots work slower - especially when interacting with humans - but require less space.
Each robot's specialty
Industrial robots are perfect for fast, precise applications. Cobots are used for applications where flexibility is more important than speed. Think of palletizing, loading, packaging, processing material, maintaining machines, ... But each robot has its own specialty. That is why it is important that you are assisted by an expert who gives appropriate advice on the ideal robot for your company - such as Promation. Together we look at exactly what you need and discuss possible difficulties. The result: your own robot that does exactly what you expect.
Written by Stijn Provoost
Founder of Promation. Passionate about programming and new technologies. With Promation, Stijn has one major goal: to improve production processes through industrial automation, robotics, and vision systems.
