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Cobot handling cells

Flexible pick and place with collaborative robots.

Compact, reprogrammable cobot systems for suitable light handling, kitting, machine support and assembly tasks.

Red robot arm with black joint covers against a dark grid background.
930 mmExample operating radius
5 kgExample payload
0.05 mmExample repeatability
Application fit

Collaboration is an application decision

A collaborative robot can support flexible, lower-volume automation, but a cobot arm does not automatically make the complete application safe for unguarded operation.

We assess the product, gripper, speed, force, sharp edges, pinch points and interaction with surrounding equipment. Depending on the risk assessment, the best solution may use power-and-force limitation, monitored stopping, reduced-speed zones or conventional guarding around some or all of the cell.

Typical pick-and-place applications include kitting, light machine loading, sample handling, inspection transfer, end-of-line packing and component presentation. Cobots can also suit operations where production teams value straightforward recipe changes or redeployment, provided the tooling and interfaces have been designed for that flexibility.

One complete system, ready for your line

You receive one complete system covering product presentation, end-of-arm tooling, sensing, controls, safeguarding and operator access. The cell is proved against your real production task, not selected from a headline robot specification.

What determines success

What defines a reliable production cycle.

The robot is selected after the complete moving payload, work envelope, presentation and interfaces are understood.

Complete payload

Cobot payload includes the product, gripper, adapters, sensors, cables and any retained tooling.

Risk assessment

The whole application—including the workpiece and tooling—is assessed, not only the robot arm.

Cycle expectation

Collaborative speed limits can materially affect output; the required production rate guides the safety strategy.

Changeover

Recipes, locating features and quick-change tooling can make product changes controlled and repeatable.

Integrated cell scope

Everything needed to make the robot work in production.

Your cell can include every element needed to achieve the required output and connect reliably with the rest of your line.

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Application-specific collaborative or guarded tooling

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Machine interfaces and safe I/O

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Vision and part-presence sensing

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Mobile or fixed pedestals where appropriate

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Operator instructions, training and recovery routines

Frequently asked questions

Questions about collaborative pick-and-place robots.

Use these answers to compare options; your product, rate and production conditions determine the final recommendation.

Does a cobot need guarding?

Possibly. The need for guarding is determined by the complete risk assessment, considering the robot, speed, tooling, product, fixtures and nearby machinery. Collaborative operation is not guaranteed by selecting a cobot arm.

Are cobots suitable for high-speed pick and place?

Cobots can suit moderate-rate flexible handling, but high-speed applications often favour SCARA, delta or industrial six-axis robots. Required rate and safety constraints should be evaluated together.

Can a cobot be moved between tasks?

It can be designed for redeployment, but each task needs suitable location, calibration, tooling, interfaces, guarding or collaborative validation, and an approved operating procedure.

Can a cobot work with a vision system?

Yes. Vision can locate parts, identify variants, check orientation and verify placement. Camera position, calibration and lighting must be stable enough for the task.

See what will work on your production line.

Send your product details, target output, photos or a short process video. We will recommend the right next step and explain what is needed for a reliable robot cell.

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