Robotic solutions are in greater demand more than ever before in many areas of the value chain in the industry—from production and quality assurance to packaging and shipping. This is due partially to the greatly reduced cost of entry, and also to lower technical hurdles.
In most cases, external system integrators are no longer required for the initial installation, nor is any knowledge of programming languages. As a result, industrial robots, especially small cobots, have become a sought-after mass-produced item that small businesses can afford and also operate themselves.
However, the cost-benefit equation only works as long as a robot system runs smoothly. Because failures are annoying and cost time, money, and the technician’s nerves. But this is how innovative technology can help.
The SICK Augmented Reality Assistant (SARA) app turns almost any commercially available smartphone or tablet into a wireless diagnostic system and uses augmented reality technology for fast and targeted troubleshooting to minimize downtimes.
