Real World Robotics: Advances in robotics can empower smaller manufacturers

Once found mostly in manufacturing environments with extremely high volumes, robots are now being used in smaller organizations, and in a wider variety of applications. The cost of implementing robotic systems has fallen significantly, plus it is now easier to apply robotics in more ways. The reason is simple: over the last few years, controls have become more user-friendly, requiring fewer programming resources. System design has become easier with the availability of online tools to help end-users and OEMs build systems directly. Servicing has also become easier and faster thanks to standardized components and powerful diagnostics.