Focus on Safety and Compliance
Cobots can work safely without external fencing due to the additional safety features built-in, including sensors that detect when the robot arm collides with a person, and redundant safety functions that ensure the cobot’s speed and position are supervised. It is important to verify that the cobot has these safety functions certified by a reputable third party, and even with that, it is always needed for the integrator or the end user to perform a safety risk assessment of the final cobot application, to determine whether all risks the cobot application brings
(including but not limited to the additional hazards brought by the end of arm tooling, the workpiece, and surrounding equipment) are mitigated to a satisfactory degree.
As cobots are deployed in more varied environments, the emphasis on safety is increasing. Future cobots will likely have advanced sensors, real-time monitoring systems, and predictive algorithms to avoid accidents and ensure safe operation.
Enhanced Safety Features
Learn what you need to know for safe and compliant cobot deployment in our dedicated eBook on cobot safety.
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