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Topic: Tell Me Whyyyy: How Cobots and AMRs Are Becoming the Backstreet for Smart Manufacturing
The evolution of Industry 4.0 has spotlighted the integration of Collaborative Robots (cobots) and Automated Mobile Robots (AMRs) with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platforms. This discussion will explore how these technologies not only automate tasks but also enhance data-driven decision-making, embedding themselves as foundational elements in smart manufacturing. We will address the benefits such as their role in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing production quality as well as the challenges of integration, technical barriers, the need for standardized protocols, and cultural shifts within organizations. How do we begin to develop strategies to overcome these challenges, ensuring a seamless melding of cobots and AMRs within existing digital infrastructures, thereby maximizing the potential of both new robotic technologies, WIP IIoT and traditional systems.
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