“Enhanced Precision and Flexibility through AI and Collaborative Robotics”
- A significant and accelerating trend in the global articulated robot market is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and collaborative robot (cobot) technologies, enabling robots to perform complex, adaptive tasks alongside human workers safely and efficiently
- For instance, companies such as FANUC and Universal Robots are developing articulated robots equipped with AI-powered vision systems and advanced sensors, allowing them to recognize objects, adapt to changing environments, and optimize workflows in real time
- AI integration enables articulated robots to learn from operational data to improve task accuracy, predictive maintenance, and dynamic path planning. For example, some ABB articulated robots use AI algorithms to optimize welding patterns and detect defects during production, significantly reducing errors and downtime
- Collaborative robots enhance operational flexibility by safely working side-by-side with humans without the need for extensive safety barriers, enabling easier deployment in small and medium-sized enterprises and facilitating human-robot interaction in assembly, packaging, and inspection tasks
- This trend towards more intelligent, adaptable, and user-friendly articulated robots is reshaping manufacturing and industrial automation, with companies such as KUKA and Yaskawa offering AI-enabled robot models that include features such as voice command operation and seamless integration with factory IoT systems
- The demand for articulated robots with AI and collaborative capabilities is growing rapidly across automotive, electronics, and general manufacturing sectors, as industries increasingly prioritize operational efficiency, customization, and workforce safety
