A cobot can relieve a human of strenuous jobs and allow that human to work alongside it. Costs associated with the process or task can be reduced since there is much more flexibility with a cobot. A cobot can work longer than the usual shift of a human in a “lights out” environment.

The lifespan of the cobot depends heavily on the amount it is used in the application. Is it used 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or is it used one shift a day, 5 days a week. The Fanuc CRX that Dynabrade uses claims that it can be used for 8 years straight without any maintenance on the robot whatsoever. Universal Robots has claimed they have robots in the field running for 5+ years without any parts being changed out. One thing that can be certain is that the productivity gain will outweigh the cost of the robot over its lifespan. Robots can be used to increase production, reduce errors, and cut costs.

Collaborative robots (cobots) offer several distinct advantages over traditional industrial robots. Cobots come equipped with advanced safety sensors and force limiters to detect and respond to human presence, minimizing the risk of injury. They feature user-friendly programming interfaces that often require little to no coding knowledge, allowing for quick setup and reconfiguration. Cobots can be easily reprogrammed and redeployed for various tasks, making them ideal for dynamic production environments. Designed to work closely with human operators, cobots assist with tasks such as assembly, packing, and material handling without the need for extensive safety barriers.