CAR WORKERS BUDDY UP WITH ROBOTS – MAN AND MACHINE WORK HAND-IN-HAND AS FORD APPLIES INDUSTRY 4.0 AUTOMATION
July 14, 2016 by Ford![CAR WORKERS BUDDY UP WITH ROBOTS – MAN AND MACHINE WORK HAND-IN-HAND AS FORD APPLIES INDUSTRY 4.0 AUTOMATION](images/articleimages/ford-car-workers-robots-auto-01-400.jpg)
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'Working overhead with heavy air-powered tools is a tough job that requires strength, stamina, and accuracy. The robot is a real help,' said Ngali Bongongo, a production worker at Ford's Cologne plant. Equipped with hi-tech sensors, the co-bots stop immediately if they detect an arm or even a finger in their path to ensure worker safety. Similar technology is used in the pharmaceutical and electronics industries. Developed over two years, the robot programme was carried out in close partnership with German robot manufacturer, KUKA Roboter GmbH. Ford is now reviewing further use of collaborative robots that can be programmed to perform tasks ranging from shaking 'hands' to making a coffee. 'We are proud to show the capabilities of our new generation of sensitive robots that are supporting and collaborating with Ford workers by carrying out ergonomically difficult and technically challenging tasks,' said Klaus Link, key account manager Ford, KUKA Roboter GmbH.
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