The pace of change within the robotics and artificial intelligence sector is rapid, with news of emerging applications released day after day. We are involved in developing new applications, but recognise that for many small and medium sized businesses, using established technologies is a guaranteed approach to introducing automation and improving productivity.

Here we look at 4 established robot applications that can help revolutionize many SMEs:

• Machine Tool Tending: this increases the utilisation of tools by up to 60%
• Material Handling and Palletising: suitable for moving unwieldy and large objects, down to small and fragile ones
• Spray Painting Robots: using either explosion proof or non-explosion proof units
• Welding Robots: an established robotic methodology deployed across many sectors of industry