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In 30: Cobots

By Community Manager posted 01-30-2025 13:20

  

Sometimes, all it takes is 30 minutes to learn the ins and outs of new food technologies and trends that are transforming the food and beverage industry. In this series, we’ll dig into a food innovation topic and link you to content and resources so you can become a master on the topic in 30 minutes (or less!). 

This week, we’re looking at the use of cobotscollaborative robotic systems that work alongside human workersand their use in the food industry. 

 

The Overview 

Learn how cobots differ from robots, and how their use can benefit any manufacturing operation. 

 

WiredWorkers - Cobots in the food industry 

A deeper dive into the ways cobots are being used in the food and beverage industry to solve common challenges such as labour shortages and safety concerns. 

Even more reasons why food companies are looking at cobots to boost efficiency and ensure product consistency. 

 

The Canadian Connection 

Cyberworks Robotics provides autonomous self-driving technology for material handling forklifts and tow-tuggers as well as industrial floor scrubbers.  

Kinova produces robotics including the Link 6, a collaborative robot designed to work with grippers, vacuum applications, weld tips and other cobot tools. 

 

Social Media 

Cobot Team (LinkedIn) offers and represents automation solutions that help expand their clients’ human workforce potential. They provide a unique approach to collaborative robots, including the identification of best applications, application engineering, operator training, and on-going service and support.

Cobotnation (Instagram) Cobot Nation creates custom designed automation systems for a range of industries. 

 

Overtime 

If you’ve got more than 30 minutes, these are for you: 

YouTube What are Cobots?