The increasing adoption of robot technology in the automotive industry is inevitable. After all, robot applications are more precise, deliver better quality products and ensure greater productivity at lower cost. What’s more, robots can work continuously, managing demanding, repetitive tasks with ease; ergonomics are not an issue. Robots might improve our working conditions, as human personnel will no longer be responsible for potentially hazardous tasks (e.g. moving heavy parts).
The greatest challenge in adopting these technologies is in ensuring that personnel can work alongside these robots safely, and without compromising productivity.
This is where safety zone solutions – and especially smart sensors – prove essential.
Here’s why:
Modern automation sensors use LIDAR-based technology built on High-Definition Distance Measurement algorithms, with a range up to 70m. They are robust and able to maintain a clear field of vision, even in unclear ambient conditions (e.g. in applications where dust is common).
In a manufacturing environment, we can’t afford for safety measures to take breaks. Sensors provide continuous and precise monitoring, ensuring personnel safety round the clock and boosting productivity too.
