Mike Ouren, Cobot Guru and OEM Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, and founder of Kevin Robot, joins Jeff Dance to discuss the potential of cobotics, current applications, advances in software and technology which make them safe to work alongside humans, as well as their potential impact on the future job market.
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- [00:05:52] A cobot is a relatively new term, which defines a machine that's really approachable to a human being. It also has the element of being easy to use. There are two categories of the cobot: that works with human beings or works alongside human beings. A cobot may be fully automated and fully autonomous doing its own thing. But if a human needs to work or interact with it, cobots allow that to happen with fewer steps involved to transition from autonomous to non-autonomous operation.
- [00:10:07] In terms of practical applications, cobots are designed to bring the right tools to the right place at the right time. For example, you can use them as mobile transport in hospitals for prescription drugs. The whole idea behind cobots comes down to assisting and working with and for humans.
- [00:13:57] Advances in software and technology have made it possible for cobots to work safely alongside humans, revolutionizing industries such as mobile telephones with software-defined radio controllers. These controllers allow for managing major parameters such as force management and collision mitigation without a programming background.
- [00:23:24] The cobot industry will grow thanks to human awareness regarding cobots' role in assisting us in the working process. It's like getting a better tool for doing your job. Another significant factor represents technological progress.
- [00:29:19] Cobots will have a great impact on jobs in the future. While they can help increase productivity and reduce costs for companies, they are unlikely to replace people one-to-one. In reality, cobots will assist humans in their daily activities. For example, assistive robots could play a big role in taking care of an aging population in the future.
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