Cobot

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Does your company wish to be part of technological advancement, become an attractive workplace, and foster valuable learning within the organization?

In collaboration with the Technology Dissemination Foundation, we invite 20 small and medium-sized businesses to a unique project where you'll have the opportunity to test a physical prototype addressing your specific challenges using collaborative robots at MIL. Additionally, your company will receive valuable training in the use of collaborative robots, thereby gaining profound insights into tools that can provide your company with a significant competitive advantage.

What can a collaborative robot do for your business?

Collaborative robots, also known as "cobots," are designed to work alongside humans in a safe and efficient manner. They have the capability to transform production processes in many small and medium-sized enterprises, leading to several key competitive advantages.

Reduction in operating costs

Cobots can work continuously without breaks, meaning they can produce more in less time. With proper implementation, they can help reduce labor costs and increase profitability for your business.

Innovation and adaptability

Cobots represent the latest technology in automation. Companies adopting this technology early indicate their innovative and forward-thinking nature. This can be attractive to apprentices, employees, and customers.

Efficiency and productivity

Cobots can perform tasks faster and with greater precision than humans, especially in repetitive work. This reduces time spent, enhances productivity, and contributes to maintaining consistently high product quality.

Workplace health and safety

Cobots can execute tasks that might be harmful to humans, such as working in hazardous environments, lifting heavy loads, or tasks requiring extreme accuracy. This reduces the risk of work-related injuries and creates a safer work environment.

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What you get

1. Identify the case

MIL and the company identify a challenge where a cobot can be a beneficial tool.

2. Lab for piloting

Each company will have a 3-4 day session in MIL's lab to build a physical prototype addressing the challenge. Throughout these days, employees will receive hands-on introduction to various technologies, programming training, and test their prototype. MIL's experts will also assist in evaluating safety, risks, and the business case.

3. Evaluation and next steps

MIL and the company will have follow-up sessions to assist with the business case and connect with different suppliers who can help in implementation.

Application Deadline: Rolling basis

Price: 30,000 NOK per company

All projects will be conducted in close collaboration with the company at MIL's test facilities in Grimstad. We will provide access to our collaborative robots and additional equipment. We have a variety of collaborative robots from Omron, UR, Fanuc, and ABB.

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