Collaborative robots are a relatively new trend in the robotics sector but are positioned for strong growth in the near future. They differ from traditional robots in that they aren’t placed behind a cage – they’re used side by side with human workers on the factory floor. Typically featuring designs without sharp edges, collaborative robots are intentionally built to safely complement the work of manual processes. Motion control has played an important part of the emergence of collaborative robots and is helping them tackle new applications every day.
来源：Motion Control & Motor Association 6.5
