Since they were designed in 1996, collaborative robots have experienced tremendous growth within the industrial automation sector. Sectors such as the automotive, chemistry, electronics or plastics have already incorporated them into their processes due to the great advantages they provide, especially in repetitive chain work. With the passage of time, cobots are gradually leaving their traditional positions in the aeronautics and automotive sectors and are making their way into logistics and the food industry.

According to data analyzed by the Robotic Industries Association,[8]​ RIA, in 2025 sales of these robots are expected to reach up to 34%.

Cobots can repeat the same movement over and over again for hours with exact precision. Its degree of repeatability is +/-0.03 mm, and cannot be compared to any human skill. They are capable of performing non-ergonomic operations, thus freeing operators from health risks derived from forced postures, repetitive movements, manual handling of loads and the application of forces in a given task. To carry out low value-added operations that do not require direct human intervention, cobots are the perfect tool. They will maintain their degree of precision and accuracy, leaving other more specific functions for workers.[9]​.

Communicating with other equipment and peripherals: cobots share tasks with other cobots, external equipment and peripherals involved in the production process (PLC, CNC, conveyor belts, etc.). Collaborating with workers: the modes of collaboration can be very diverse, from warning systems such as lights that indicate that the cobot has completed its task so that the worker can continue with the process, to the delivery of a specific piece or product into the operator's own hand. Collaborative robots are designed to work alongside people thanks to their certified safety systems.

Since they were designed in 1996, collaborative robots have experienced tremendous growth within the industrial automation sector. Sectors such as the automotive, chemistry, electronics or plastics have already incorporated them into their processes due to the great advantages they provide, especially in repetitive chain work. With the passage of time, cobots are gradually leaving their traditional positions in the aeronautics and automotive sectors and are making their way into logistics and the food industry.

According to data analyzed by the Robotic Industries Association,[8]​ RIA, in 2025 sales of these robots are expected to reach up to 34%.

Cobots can repeat the same movement over and over again for hours with exact precision. Its degree of repeatability is +/-0.03 mm, and cannot be compared to any human skill. They are capable of performing non-ergonomic operations, thus freeing operators from health risks derived from forced postures, repetitive movements, manual handling of loads and the application of forces in a given task. To carry out low value-added operations that do not require direct human intervention, cobots are the perfect tool. They will maintain their degree of precision and accuracy, leaving other more specific functions for workers.[9]​.

Communicating with other equipment and peripherals: cobots share tasks with other cobots, external equipment and peripherals involved in the production process (PLC, CNC, conveyor belts, etc.). Collaborating with workers: the modes of collaboration can be very diverse, from warning systems such as lights that indicate that the cobot has completed its task so that the worker can continue with the process, to the delivery of a specific piece or product into the operator's own hand. Collaborative robots are designed to work alongside people thanks to their certified safety systems.