Here’s 10 good reasons to invest in robotics in 2023

Manufacturers who include robotics into their production processes have typically seen a significant transformation in productivity and efficiency. Robots are proven to deliver a host of benefits in a broad variety of applications.

If your workplace still hasn’t made the transition to this smart automation, here are 10 good reasons to invest in robotics this year:

Cost savings

Robotics can help you to cut operational costs and greatly improve your productivity. Today’s robots are designed to consume less energy, which leads to lower operating costs.

At the same time, robots work at high speed, increasing production rates so that manufacturing becomes more time and energy efficient.

Boost your production

You can leave your robots running overnight and on weekends to meet strict product deadlines. Robots can work at high speeds with great accuracy and faster throughput, so you can forecast your manufacturing rate with great confidence.

Increase worker productivity

Robotics can take care of mundane, repetitive, dirty and dangerous jobs. This frees workers to do more interesting, creative and enjoyable tasks. Enhanced working conditions for your team members can result in increased job satisfaction and significant worker productivity improvements.

Improve quality and accuracy

Robots can perform repeated tasks quickly and consistently, resulting in high product quality. They can handle products and materials with precision and accuracy. The end result is more completed items and less waste.

Easy setup and installation

You don’t have to be an expert to program and operate the latest robots. Programming is now easier and more accessible than ever. Advanced software-driven automation platforms allow users to manage industrial robots with no previous programming experience.

And smart software can be used to incorporate grippers, sensors or controllers, lowering robot deployment costs. Also, robots can be easily integrated with your existing equipment and systems.

Improve workplace health and safety

Robots can reduce workplace accidents by minimising human contact with potentially dangerous machinery and tools. They can also help to protect workers in hazardous environments and prevent them from being exposed to dangerous chemicals. Collaborative robots and mobile robots can work safely alongside humans to take care of those repetitive, monotonous tasks. And built-in intelligent vision systems allows them to detect any objects – or humans in their path.

Robots can be used for heavy lifting tasks, so workers don’t run the risk of back and neck injuries. And repetitive strain injuries (RSI) can also be eliminated by using robots.

Enhanced flexibility

Robots can add great flexibility to your operations and process control. With smart programming they can be easily switched between different processes. This helps you to deliver customised products to a broad range of customers.

Optimise your work space

Industrial robots are now more compact. They can be programmed to operate in small, confined areas, saving valuable floor space. Robots may be mounted on walls or can operate from shelving systems – even hung from ceilings!

Advancement in new technology

With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital automation, connected robots can transform your operations. Robots will increasingly operate as part of a connected digital ecosystem. Cloud computing, big data analytics and 5G mobile networks provide an ideal technological base for optimised performance. With advanced AI, users can optimise their processes to better manage variability and unpredictability in the marketplace.

Robots are now more affordable

As robot production has increased, costs have decreased. According to industry figures, over the past 30 years, the average robot price has fallen by half in real terms, and even further in comparison with labour costs. As demand grows, they are likely to become cheaper still.

Where do I start?

Across the industrial world, companies are focussing more on robotics and automation. Automated systems will account for 25 percent of capital spending over the next five years, according to the 2022 McKinsey Global Industrial Robotics Survey. Industrial company executives expect to see benefits in output quality, efficiency, and uptime.

There’s never been a better time to invest.

Are you ready to take the journey?

Omron is a key supplier of smart robotic systems, including collaborative and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as well as high-performance 4-axis SCARA robots and Delta pick & place robots.

Our unique combination of robots, software and integrated control architecture address today's factory automation challenges.

If you’re looking for the best robotics solutions for your logistics needs, contact the experts at Omron today.