Where robots usually start
- Dangerous jobs: welding, painting, heavy lifting
- Repetitive jobs: packing, palletizing
- Precision jobs: dispensing, assembly
For a small shop
- Start with one task that has a clear payback
- Plan training for the people who will run it
- Budget for guarding, fixtures and integration, not only the robot
People still matter
Robots take repetitive tasks; people program, maintain, inspect and improve the process.