The recent trend towards the adoption of collaborative robots is opening up a number of exciting potential uses and benefits. However, the same technological advances are also making it possible for manufacturers to perform many of these same collaborative applications with industrial robots. Finding the solution that provides optimal results depends on matching the right stage of Human-Robot Collaboration with the application. But how do you know which stage is right for you?

This presentation will identify and share examples from each of the six stages of Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC), giving attendees with working definitions for a successful utilization of robots in each stage. The speaker will draw on real-world applications to provide the audience with actionable advice for optimal utilization, as well as discuss the pros and cons of using either a collaborative or industrial robot in each scenario.