Robots and operators work hand in hand

Abstract

Purpose

To report on new robot technologies and applications exhibited at Automatica trade fair held in Munich.

Design/methodology/approach

Visited exhibits of key manufacturers and reviewed their latest developments.

Findings

Clear trend is emerging for safe robots that permit operator and robot to work without safety barriers separating them.

Originality/value

Informs industry about new solutions and applications that could be of benefit to them.

Citation

Kochan, A. (2006), "Robots and operators work hand in hand", Industrial Robot, Vol. 33 No. 6, pp. 422-424. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439910610705572