International Federation of RoboticsThe three top trends in industrial robotics

According to the IFR, two million new robots will be installed in production facilities worldwide by 2022. Three trends stand out in particular.

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Speed and distance monitoring of the robot
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Method 3 (speed and distance monitoring):
Non-separating protective devices are used so that people can approach the robot at any time without being endangered. The distance between the person and the robot is monitored and the speed is adjusted accordingly. When leaving the area, the robot continues its movement without acknowledging.

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