Do Collaborative Robots Need Safety Risk Assessments?

Collaborative robots are known for their ability to operate safely near humans, but their operation should be assessed just like any other piece of automated industrial equipment. Listen to this discussion with Devin Murray of Schmersal USA's technical engineering services division—tec.nicum—to learn about the specific safety standards related to cobots, safety hazards that are common or overlooked with cobots and how to ensure safe cobot operations in your facility.