How to integrate your robot colleagues

摘要

Smailer, nimbler robots are symbolic of the agility now required of even long-established manufacturers.They are gaining popularity in businesses of all sizes, due to theirversatility and ability to generate real-time data. It is easy for manufacturers to become preoccupied with the potential savings they can bring, costing around $30,000 (£21,700) compared with $100,000 for a typical rigid unit. However, simple investment is not enough. Manufacturers should consider a range of strategic factors to successfully induct robots into the business, including everything from data capture to workflow design.