Start with one task
The best cobot projects usually start with one well-defined application. Think of machine tending, simple handling or packaging.
Cobot leasing
Cobot leasing for manufacturing and SMEs
Explore cobots for machine tending, assembly, packaging, testing and flexible automation. Compare applications, conditions and suppliers before asking a lease or pilot question.
What to look out for
Cobots are mainly interesting for clear, repeatable tasks with enough process stability.
Grippers, fixturing, safety, programming and changeover time often determine the real feasibility.
Lease or rental can help validate one application in a controlled way first.
Short answer
Cobot leasing for manufacturing and SMEs
Explore cobots for machine tending, assembly, packaging, testing and flexible automation. Compare applications, conditions and suppliers before asking a lease or pilot question.
Safety is part of it
A cobot is not automatically safe in every application. Tooling, product weight, speed and human proximity must be assessed.
Integration makes the difference
The robot arm is only part of the solution. Integrator, peripheral equipment and process design determine whether the application really works.
Read also
- Robot leasing
Information about robot lease, rental and questions to ask suppliers.
- Robot-as-a-Service
Robotics as a service with software, service and support.
Robot directory
Cobots in the directory
Universal Robots
UR10e
Cobots · Machine tending
Collaborative robot arm commonly used for manufacturing, packaging and machine tending.
Netherlands
Machine tending · Packaging
Check deployment options
Franka Robotics
Research 3
Cobots · Robotics research
Precision robot arm for robotics research and AI development in labs.
Europe
Robotics research · AI development
Check deployment options
FANUC
CRX
Cobots · Assembly
Robust cobot range for industrial automation.
Netherlands
Assembly · Palletising
Check deployment options
Doosan Robotics
A-serie
Cobots · Pick and place
Compact and fast cobot series with 5 and 9 kg payload, also with a force sensor or as a food-grade version.
International
Pick and place · Assembly
Lease not confirmed
Doosan Robotics
M-serie
Cobots · Machine tending
Doosan's flagship cobot series with six torque sensors, for 6 to 15 kg and tasks where force control matters.
International
Machine tending · Assembly
Lease not confirmed
Doosan Robotics
H-serie
Cobots · Palletising
Cobots for heavy loads up to 25 kg and a long reach, with torque sensors for safe work alongside people.
International
Palletising · Heavy handling
Lease not confirmed
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is a cobot suitable for SMEs?
Often yes, especially for repeatable tasks and smaller series. The application does need to be stable enough.
Can I rent a cobot temporarily?
Some suppliers work with rental, lease or pilot arrangements. Conditions differ per robot and integrator.
What should I prepare for a cobot enquiry?
Describe product, task, cycle time, work area, safety situation, desired output and any peripheral equipment.
What is cobot leasing?
Cobot leasing means using a collaborative robot against periodic payment instead of buying it. Whether and how a cobot can be leased differs per supplier or integrator and per model; Robotleasen.com does not list prices.
Next step
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