In today's technology driven industrial era, the rapid development of robotics technology is profoundly changing the production modes and operational patterns of various industries. Among them, collaborative robots (Cobots) and six axis robots, as two important branches in the field of industrial robots, have demonstrated wide application value in many industries with their unique performance advantages. This article will delve into the application scenarios of the two in different industries and provide a detailed comparison of their prices.
1、 The automotive manufacturing industry: the perfect combination of precision and collaboration
Application scenarios
Six axis robots: In the welding process of automobile manufacturing, six axis robots play a crucial role. Taking the welding of automobile body frames as an example, it requires extremely high precision and stability. Six axis robots, with their flexible motion of multiple joints and strong load capacity, can accurately complete the welding tasks of various parts. Like Volkswagen's production line, ABB's six axis robots perform excellent spot welding operations with extremely high speed and repeat positioning accuracy within ± 0.1 millimeters, ensuring the firmness of the vehicle structure and providing a solid guarantee for the overall quality of the car
Cobots： Cobots play an important role in the assembly process of automotive components. For example, in the assembly process of car seats, Cobots can collaborate with workers. Workers are responsible for quality inspection of components and fine adjustment of special positions, which require precise perception and judgment, while Cobots undertake repetitive grasping and installation actions. Its load capacity of about 5 to 10 kilograms can easily handle small seat components, effectively improving assembly efficiency and quality
Price comparison
Six axis robot: a mid to high end six axis robot used for automotive welding. Due to its advanced motion control system, high-precision reducer, and powerful servo motor, the cost of core components is relatively high. At the same time, the technical investment and quality control in the research and production process are strict, and the price is generally between 500000 and 1.5 million RMB.
Cobots： The Cobots used in the automotive assembly process, due to their relatively simple structural design and important safety functions, have lower overall performance requirements and lower costs compared to six axis robots in complex industrial scenarios. Additionally, their design in terms of programming and ease of operation also reduces research and training costs, with a price range of approximately 100000 to 300000 RMB.
2、 Electronic Manufacturing Industry: A Tool for Fine Processing and Efficient Production
Application scenarios
Six axis robot: In high-precision processes such as chip mounting in electronic manufacturing, six axis robots are indispensable. It can accurately place chips on circuit boards with micrometer level precision, such as on the Apple phone production line, where Fanuc's six axis robot is responsible for chip placement work. Its motion accuracy can reach ± 0.05 millimeters, ensuring the high performance and stability of electronic products and providing strong support for the miniaturization and high performance of electronic devices
Cobots： In the component assembly and testing process of the electronic manufacturing industry, Cobots has performed outstandingly. For example, in the assembly of mobile phone components such as camera modules and buttons, Cobots can work closely with workers to quickly adjust assembly actions according to their instructions. When encountering problems, they can stop and wait for manual intervention in a timely manner. With a load capacity of 3 to 8 kilograms and relatively flexible operation, they meet the diverse assembly needs of electronic components
Price comparison
Six axis robot: a high-end electronic manufacturing specialized six axis robot, equipped with high-precision sensors, advanced motion control algorithms, and special end effectors due to the need for ultra-high precision and fast response capabilities. The price is usually between 300000 and 800000 yuan.
Cobots： Small Cobots used in electronic manufacturing, due to their lack of extreme precision and ultra high speed movement capabilities like six axis robots, have a safety collaboration function that partially compensates for their relative performance shortcomings. They are priced at around 80000 to 200000 RMB and have high cost-effectiveness in small-scale production and diversified product assembly.
3、 Food processing industry: considerations of safety, hygiene, and flexible production
Application scenarios
Six axis robots: In the food processing industry, six axis robots are mainly used for material handling and palletizing after packaging. For example, in beverage production enterprises, six axis robots transport boxes of packaged beverages onto pallets for stacking, facilitating storage and transportation. Its structure is sturdy and durable, capable of withstanding a certain load weight, and meets the hygiene requirements of the food industry in terms of protective design, which can effectively improve the logistics efficiency of food processing
Robots have unique advantages in food processing, as they can directly participate in some aspects of food processing and packaging, such as dough segmentation and filling in pastry making. Due to its safety protection function, it can work in close contact with human workers, avoiding contamination of food and providing the possibility for refined and flexible production of food processing
Price comparison
Six axis robot: A six axis robot used for food handling and palletizing. Due to the relatively simple food processing environment, the precision requirements are not as high as those in the electronics and automotive industries, and the price is relatively low, generally ranging from 150000 to 300000 RMB.
Cobots： The price of Cobots used for food processing is around 100000 to 200000 RMB, mainly limited by the research and application costs of safety protection technology, as well as relatively small load capacity and working range. However, they play an irreplaceable role in ensuring food processing safety and improving production flexibility.
4、 Logistics and warehousing industry: division of labor between heavy-duty handling and small item picking
Application scenarios
Six axis robots: In logistics and warehousing, six axis robots mainly undertake the tasks of handling and palletizing heavy goods. In large logistics centers such as JD's Asia No.1 warehouse, six axis robots can transport goods weighing hundreds of kilograms and accurately stack them on shelves. Their large working range and high load capacity enable them to efficiently utilize storage space and improve logistics storage and distribution efficiency
Robots: Robots focus on picking and organizing small items. In e-commerce warehouses, Cobots can work together with pickers to quickly select small items based on order information. It can flexibly shuttle through narrow shelf channels and safely avoid personnel, effectively improving the efficiency of picking small items and the safety of human-machine collaboration
Price comparison
Six axis robot: Large logistics and warehousing six axis robots are relatively expensive, generally ranging from 300000 to 1 million RMB. The main cost comes from their powerful power system, large structural components, and complex control system to meet the requirements of heavy-duty handling and precise palletizing.
Cobots： The price of Cobots used for logistics warehousing ranges from 50000 to 150000 RMB, with a relatively small load, usually between 5 to 15 kilograms, and relatively low requirements for movement speed and accuracy. However, they perform well in improving the efficiency of small cargo picking and human-machine cooperation, and have a high cost-effectiveness.
5、 Medical industry: the assistance of precision medicine and adjuvant therapy
Application scenarios
Six axis robots: In high-end applications in the medical field, six axis robots are mainly reflected in surgical assistance and high-precision medical device manufacturing. In orthopedic surgery, six axis robots can accurately cut bones and install implants based on preoperative 3D imaging data. Stryker's Mako robot can achieve millimeter level operational accuracy in hip replacement surgery, greatly improving the success rate of surgery and patient rehabilitation effects, providing strong support for precision medicine
Robots: Robots are more commonly used in the healthcare industry for rehabilitation therapy and some simple medical service assistance work. At the rehabilitation center, Cobots can assist patients with limb rehabilitation training, adjust training intensity and movements according to the patient's rehabilitation progress, provide personalized rehabilitation treatment plans for patients, improve the patient's rehabilitation experience, and enhance rehabilitation treatment efficiency
Price comparison
Six axis robots: Six axis robots used for medical surgical assistance are extremely expensive, usually ranging from 1 million to 5 million RMB. Their high price is mainly due to the extensive clinical trial costs in the research and development process, high-precision medical specialized sensors and control systems, and strict medical certification procedures.
Cobots： The price of Cobots used for rehabilitation treatment ranges from 200000 to 500000 RMB, and their functions mainly focus on auxiliary rehabilitation training, without the need for ultra-high precision and complex medical functions like surgical robots. The price is relatively affordable.
In summary, Cobots and six axis robots have their own unique application advantages in different industries, and their prices vary due to various factors such as application scenarios, performance requirements, and research and development costs. When choosing robots, enterprises need to comprehensively consider various factors such as their production needs, budget, and industry characteristics, in order to achieve the best application effect of robot technology in production and operation, and promote the intelligent development of the industry to new heights. With the continuous advancement of technology and the further maturity of the market, the application scenarios of both may be further expanded, and prices may also undergo new changes under the dual effects of competition and technological innovation, which deserves continuous attention from both inside and outside the industry.
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Post time: Dec-11-2024
