Robot Applications

Robot applications extend beyond conventional welding, palletizing and machine-tending cells. Industrial arms from KUKA, ABB, FANUC and Yaskawa are also used in film production, live entertainment, hospitality, sports, healthcare, research and education, where programmable motion, repeatability and flexible tooling enable entirely different forms of interaction.

This category examines non-traditional and public-facing uses of industrial robots, from robotic camera systems and choreographed stage installations to bartending, musical performance, rehabilitation and experimental research. The articles are intended for integrators, creative studios, technical teams and organisations evaluating how industrial robot platforms can be adapted safely and reliably for applications outside standard factory automation.