Safe collaborative robots help people in smart factories.

Participating in the 2022 Smart Factory and Automation Industry Exhibition… Collaborative Robot Cases Presented
e-Series demonstrates palletizing, pick-and-place, quality inspection, and assembly processes.

[Editor's Note] Manufacturers are constantly striving to increase productivity. Collaborative robots, introduced to automate work environments, are designed to interact with people in the same space, assisting them in their work. Unlike existing industrial robots, collaborative robots, recognized for their safety, are attracting attention in the industry for their potential to transform future smart factories. According to the global market research firm Markets and Markets, the global collaborative robot market is expected to grow from $1.2 billion (approximately 1.4 trillion won) in 2021 to $10.5 billion (approximately 12 trillion won) in 2027. Meanwhile, Universal Robots, the leading domestic and international collaborative robot company, participated in the 2022 Smart Factory & Automation Industry Exhibition, held at COEX in Samseong-dong from April 6th to 8th, showcasing its e-Series collaborative robots, capable of accommodating new tasks with simple programming. This magazine met with Universal Robots CEO Naehyung Lee to learn more about Universal Robots and the future prospects for collaborative robots.

▲Universal Robots, the leading domestic and international collaborative robot company, participated in the 2022 Smart Factory & Automation Industry Exhibition held at COEX in Samseong-dong from April 6 to 8 and showcased its collaborative robots. The photo shows Lee Nae-hyung, CEO of Universal Robots.

■ Please introduce Universal Robots.

Universal Robots is a global company with 23 branches around the world that first manufactured and introduced collaborative robots to the market in 2008.

It has maintained its leading position in the domestic and international collaborative robot market, supplying 50% of global collaborative robot shipments to date.

Collaborative robots manufactured and supplied by Universal Robots work alongside humans without separate safety fences, protecting workers from 3D tasks and enabling more precise processes.

■ What motivated you to participate in the 2022 Automation World exhibition, and what products are you showcasing?

With the introduction of the 52-hour workweek, the worsening labor shortage due to low birth rates and an aging population, and the enforcement of the Serious Accident Punishment Act, many companies are finding it difficult to continue operating with their existing workforce structures.

At Automation World, Universal Robots is showcasing a variety of collaborative robot applications, enabling manufacturers across the country to automate their work environments, regardless of their business type or size.

At this exhibition, Universal Robots' e-series collaborative robots are being used for demonstrations.

Additionally, Universal Robots' partners, Asung, Das A&G, and Samik THK, will participate and provide detailed explanations and instructions on how to automate processes by introducing collaborative robots.

At the booth, you can see collaborative robots demonstrating palletizing, pick-and-place, quality inspection, and assembly processes.

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▲ The e-series is being demonstrated in action at the Universal Robots booth at the 2022 Smart Factory & Automation Industry Exhibition.

■ Opinions on the current state and future prospects of the collaborative robot market

Demand for robots is expected to continue to increase due to labor market challenges such as labor shortages and rising wages.

In particular, with the growing interest in safety, the collaborative robot market, which is recognized for its superior safety and does not require separate safety equipment, unlike existing industrial robots, is attracting greater attention.

■ Please say a word to the readers.

Universal Robots is committed to making it easy and quick for businesses of all sizes and industries to experience the benefits of robotic automation.

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