cobot

A robot designed to work safely alongside humans in a shared workspace. Cobots combine sensors, compliant control, and safety features (e.g., force limiting, speed/distance monitoring, soft padding) so that human–robot collaboration is possible without physical separation. Typical uses include assisted assembly, pick-and-place, machine tending, and human augmentation. Key attributes: easy programming, intuitive interfaces, force-aware/impedance control, safety-certified features, and adaptability to changing tasks.