The difference between cooperative robot and industrial robot

Design objectives and application scenarios, security and interaction, programming and operation.

1. Design goal and application scenario: The main design goal of industrial robot is to improve production efficiency and product quality and realize the automation of production line. Multi-joint manipulators or multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical devices widely used in industrial fields can replace people in monotonous and repetitive production operations or technological operations in dangerous and harsh environments. In contrast, cooperative robots are more likely to work in the same environment as humans, such as medical assistance, warehousing and logistics. The design goal is to achieve effective cooperation with human beings, so safety and flexibility become important considerations in the design of cooperative robots. Cooperative robots need to have the ability to perceive human movements, as well as the ability to understand and respond to human posture, strength and other characteristics.

2. Safe and interactive mode: Industrial robots usually perform tasks through pre-written programs when they are running, and their operations are relatively independent, so they generally don't need much interaction with humans. Although modern industrial robots are also equipped with certain safety systems, their main concern is still to complete production tasks. Cooperative robots emphasize the safe interaction with human beings. With high-sensitivity sensors and safety control systems, we can find the existence of human beings in time and stop working when necessary, thus avoiding harm to human beings. Cooperative robots also have the ability to share workspace with humans and can operate safely with humans.

3. Programming and operation mode: The programming of industrial robots usually requires professional knowledge and skills, because it involves complex procedures and path planning. Operators need to have a certain technical background to effectively program and debug industrial robots. The cooperative robot adopts simplified programming mode, which is convenient for ordinary employees to learn and operate. This simplified programming method not only lowers the operating threshold, but also improves the cooperation efficiency between human and robot.