Collaborative Robots and the Future of Robotic Arms
Overview: The world of robotics is moving towards more collaborative settings where robots and humans safely operate side by side. In these setups, humanoid robotic arms, or cobots, play a critical role. With key statistics such as 60% of all cobots applications being in SMEs by 2027, and 30% global market growth anticipated, the future of robotic arms looks promising. Leading the path in this space, 3Laws Robotics' innovative software provides mathematically provable safety through Control Barrier Functions (CBFs) and compatibility with popular robotics middleware.
The Rise of Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Estimated at $710 million in 2019, the collaborative robot, or cobot market, is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of almost 30% by 2025, according to Allied Market Research. Typically, cobots work side-by-side with human workers, enhancing productivity while ensuring safety. They perfectly supplement human workforce, performing monotonous or physically fatiguing operations. The advent of such robots is transforming industrial workplaces, heralding a new age in which robots actively and safely collaborate with their human peers.
The Future of Robotic Arms: The future of robotic arms is intrinsically tied with the evolvement of cobots. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) predicts that by 2027, 60% of all cobots will be found in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), largely due to their accessibility and affordability. Used in an array of applications, from assembly to painting and inspection, these robotic arms bring enhanced productivity and higher safety to the production floor, allowing SMEs to compete with larger corporations.
3Laws Robotics and Safety Certification Challenges: Robotic companies often face the pain point of obtaining certification. 3Laws' software, 3Laws Supervisor, addresses this issue by introducing robust safety features and demonstrating system robustness which could simplify the certification path. Building on Control Barrier Functions (CBFs) technology, this software aims to provide mathematically provable safety.
Applications of 3Laws Technology: 3Laws' technology spans across diverse industries and applications. For instance, in warehouse automation, it assisted an autonomous forklift customer to realize a 40% efficiency gain, resulting in a payback period as brief as six months. In human-robot interaction, 3Laws is instrumental in facilitating safe operation of robots near humans, thus fulfilling the growing need for collaborative robotics solutions.
Reaction in Dynamic Environments: Robots operating in unpredictable surroundings benefit significantly from 3Laws’ reactive collision avoidance capabilities. By providing real-time guardrails for autonomy stacks, it allows robots to operate close to their peak capacity while safeguarding operational safety. By reducing downtime linked to avoidable e-stops or clashes, 3Laws also significantly hikes operational efficiency.
Key Takeaways
• The future of robotic arms is bright with its expanding market growth and increasing adoption in SMEs.
• Safety certification is a primary challenge for robotics companies, a challenge addressed by 3Laws Supervisor.
• 3Laws technology finds extensive use across diverse industries, improving efficiency and safety levels.
• 3Laws software works with various robot platforms and is compatible with popular robotics middleware.
• The software reduces downtime by providing real-time guardrails, hence increasing operational efficiency.
About 3Laws Robotics: 3Laws Robotics is spearheading the next generation of robotics safety solutions, offering a proactive approach that surpasses traditional emergency-stop methods. Its software can integrate with a wide range of platforms including mobile robots, cars, drones, and manipulators. With its dynamic and predictive safety features, it addresses ISO 3691-4 and ISO 26262 safety standards, uniquely positioning 3Laws as a global innovative force in field of robotics.