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In order to ensure maximum flexibility for the production of the future, many robot suppliers are convinced that combining HRC and mobility is the next logical step. When - as demonstrated here at the Kuka stand - the strengths of a sensitive lightweight robot are combined with a mobile and autonomous platform, the robot becomes a location-independent, highly flexible production assistant with an unrestricted workspace - an ideal prerequisite for the requirements of Industry 4.0. A similar concept was presented by ...