How Much is a Pick and Place Robot?
It is rare for any robotics system will ever be the same as another. In other words, every system requires different aspects. Whether it’s throughput level, weight and size of items, the distance of movement or the size of your workplace, each solution will be unique, similar to the system it is incorporated with. Therefore, it is difficult to give a standard price for a pick and place robot, as it is completely dependent on what functions you require from your installation.
How Does Robotic Pick and Place Work?
Pick and place robots are installed in a fixed section of your system. They utilise advanced vision systems tomove and handle objects within your system’s sequence. These robots are positioned in various locations to perform tasks, for example, assembly, packaging or bin picking.
What are the Advantages of Pick and Place Robots?
Improved Accuracy
The installation of robots as part of your system allows your workforce to work on more complex tasks, leaving more tedious and repetitive tasks to the robot. A robot completing these tasks will ensure improved accuracy by eliminating human errors.
Increased Process Speed
Upon installation, the level of throughput will increase. Again, eliminating your human workforce from this section of your system will increase the processing speed because your robot will never need to pause.
Flexibility to Accommodate Multiple Product Changes
Robots are usually adaptable to changes in the size of items. Regardless of the weight and size (to an extent) of an item, the robot can complete its task.
Improved Consistency
Reduced errors will occur due to the lack of human involvement at this stage of the system. The robot will function at the rate you programme it, allowing for a consistent level of throughput.
Ergonomic Injury Reduction
Replacing humans with robots in this section of a system will reduce the risk of injury in the workplace. Then, your workers can concentrate on tasks with more complexity and less risk.
Cost Efficiency
Although the short-term cost may be higher, an installation of a pick and place robot is a long-term investment to improve overall cost-efficiency.
Minimal Floor Space Requirements
You will not require much floor space, due to the manoeuvrability of these robots.
Completely Customisable
As mentioned previously, each system and robot is bespoke. Therefore, you can customise your pick and place robot based on the needs of your system.
