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Automate 2025: 5 ways cobots and AMRs top humanoid robots
- Cobots and AMRs offer benefits in improving quality, accuracy, productivity, and profitability in manufacturing, according to Ujjwal Kumar, group president of Teradyne Robotics, at Automate 2025.
- Humanoid robots are not widely used in manufacturing due to limitations in meeting safety, reliability, and infrastructure requirements, as highlighted by Kumar.
- AMRs, equipped with collaborative robot arms, have shown maturity in industrial applications over the past decade, offering autonomous and reliable material movement.
- Industrial automation trends focus on physical AI, dynamic path planning, and adaptive behaviors, as demonstrated in tasks like installing a drill bit or folding eyeglasses by robots.
- Differentiating between hype and reality in robotics advancements is crucial to deliver real value and ROI, with a focus on scalable, open platform technologies.
- Kumar stressed the need for automation solutions to address labor shortages, improve productivity, and align factories with future workforce expectations.
- While humanoid robots show promise in various applications, scaling them for industrial use remains a challenge due to factors like battery life, payload limitations, and regulatory issues.
- Manufacturers prioritize automation features like safety, reliability, productivity, infrastructure fit, and ease of use with minimal programming requirements, according to Kumar.
- Cobots and AMRs are preferred for current automation needs due to their flexibility, precision, ease of integration, and suitability for collaborative work environments.
- Teradyne Robotics emphasizes building solutions around tasks, embracing open ecosystems, investing in flexibility, upskilling the workforce, and utilizing configurable platforms for automation.
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