Robots are evolving quickly in the manufacturing space, becoming more intelligent, adaptable, and collaborative — moving beyond their position as useful tools and becoming active partners in a variety of applications.
As robot technologies and form factors continue to evolve, so does interaction between robots and humans. Developing technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing, and advanced sensors are helping robots interact more effectively with their human counterparts. And innovations like advanced gesture recognition, voice commands, and adaptive learning allow robots to better understand and respond to human intent.
“In the last five years, we’ve seen technology evolve so quickly, and it’s actually allowing this human-robot interaction to take place,” says Jon Battles, vice president of technical strategy at Cobot.
