For many customers, factory robots are complex and expensive. But this need not be so, according to industry experts.
Industrial robots are becoming more and more ubiquitous, but there are still certain challenges hindering their growth. For many customers, robots are still a part of science fiction. They are expensive and only meant for large conglomerates. Barriers to entry include perceptions of cost and complexity and a perception that a business needs
significant engineering and programming skills to install and use robots.
However, industry experts suggest that these perceptions don't precisely reflect reality. According to Subrata Karmakar, President of Robotics and Discrete Automation at ABB India, robots are easier to install, program, and operate ...