Robotic Integration in Small Businesses with SMErobotics [Video]

Most people think that the robotic industry is only reserved for the automotive world and big production lines. This was true years ago, now with easy programming methods, Adaptive Robot Grippers and flexible robots, it is easier to justify the use of a robot in a small or medium sized enterprise. The SMErobotics collective is developing several methods to allow small enterprises to fit robots into their production line with a fast payback and minimal robotic knowledge. This consortium helps enterprises to get in touch with members from the robotics industry, so that they can work together to better perform assembly tasks, welding tasks and many others.

These days it is harder to find qualified employees with the exact knowledge to perform a certain job. For this reason, you may want to keep them doing the task that needs knowledge and reflexion. Physical operations that needs strength, endurance and precision can then be delegated to …