Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
One of the biggest reasons manufacturers are choosing cobots is the return on investment. Because cobots can be redeployed quickly.
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Labour shortages, rising wages and the pressure to deliver consistent quality are pushing more manufacturers toward automation. Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, are one of the most practical ways to get there. Unlike traditional industrial robots that require caged-off areas and specialist robotics engineers, cobots are designed to work alongside people. They're flexible, relatively quick to set up and don't require a dedicated robotics team to operate.
We supply Kassow Robots, a range of advanced 7-axis cobots built specifically for industrial applications across manufacturing, assembly, packaging and more.
Why 7-Axis Makes a Difference
Most collaborative robots on the market have six axes, the same as a human arm from shoulder to wrist. Kassow's 7-axis design adds an extra joint, giving the robot the ability to reach around obstacles, work in confined spaces and reposition without needing to move its base.
The additional articulation means the cobot can do more in less space and access positions that a standard 6-axis robot can't reach. For manufacturers with tight production floor layouts, that's a significant practical advantage.
Five models are available, covering a range of payload and reach requirements. All share the same lightweight, fast-deployment design.
Working Alongside Your Team, Not Instead of Them
Cobots operate to a different safety standard than traditional industrial robots. They move at speeds and forces that allow them to share a workspace with people. This makes them far more practical for small-to-medium manufacturers who don't have the floor space or budget for a fully fenced robotic cell.
The idea is simple: repetitive, physically demanding or precision-critical tasks go to the cobot. Your people focus on the work that requires judgement, problem-solving and human skill. The cobot handles the parts of the job that cause fatigue, repetitive strain or quality variation.
Health & Safety Benefits
Repetitive manual tasks are one of the leading causes of workplace injury in manufacturing. Repetitive strain injuries (RSI to the wrists, shoulders and back) build up over time and often result in long-term claims, staff replacement costs and reduced output during recovery.
Before deploying collaborative automation, many manufacturers rotate operators every two hours on physically demanding tasks just to manage the injury risk. A cobot eliminates that rotation requirement: it handles the repetitive load indefinitely, without fatigue and without injury. Your team does less of the work that hurts them and more of the work that requires them.
Fast ROI and Real Business Value
One of the biggest reasons manufacturers are choosing cobots is the return on investment. Because cobots can be redeployed quickly. Move them to a different station, reprogram for a new product run. They're not a fixed cost tied to a single process. The investment follows the work.
- Measurable savings typically come from:
- Reduced repetitive strain injuries and associated ACC costs
- More consistent output: cobots don't have bad days, get tired or rush at end of shift
- Less rework and scrap from human error on repetitive tasks
- Extended production hours without additional labour cost
- Reduced dependency on hard-to-find skilled labour for repetitive roles
Easy to Program and Relocate
Kassow cobots are designed for people who aren't robotics engineers. Programming is straightforward. Most teams learn to set up basic tasks themselves, reducing reliance on external support over time. When a product changes or a workstation needs to shift, the cobot moves with it.
The plug-in configuration makes cobots genuinely flexible in a way that traditional fixed automation isn't. For manufacturers who run multiple product types or deal with seasonal demand variations, that flexibility pays for itself.
Applications
- Assembly and sub-assembly
- Screw driving and fastening
- Pick and place
- Machine tending and loading/unloading
- Quality inspection
- Packaging and palletising
- Gluing and dispensing
- Testing and measurement