The future of manufacturing is being shaped by and with humanoid robots.
Humanoid robots in production mark the next level of maturity in industrial robotics: they take over monotonous, ergonomically stressful tasks, adapt flexibly to changing in work processes and thus increase the OEE in existing production lines. Companies benefit when humanoid robots and robotics in production are considered as a building block of flexible automation - with a clearly measurable return on investment (ROI) for automation. As an innovative partner, we support the development and production of humanoid systems and their key components. Our aim is to integrate humanoids into industrial automation solutions in a targeted manner. With our expertise in bespoke machine systems and automation, we are actively shaping the next generation of intelligent and scalable manufacturing
Humanoids with their technological potential and challenges
The integration of humanoid robots into industrial processes offers enormous potential, but also presents companies with new challenges. In practice, humanoid robots excel in gripping, carrying and operating machines, navigating in narrow aisles and being quick to retool. At the same time, safety requirements for robotics, human-robot collaboration (HRC) regulations and reliable cycle time planning require a systematic introduction. This is precisely why we are concentrating on solving these challenges together with partners, while at the same time exploiting the potential and expanding it further:
- The humanoid as a multi-purpose machine for the parallel operation of several systems
- Error correction is performed continuously and autonomously by AI
- Flexible adaptation to working conditions
- Cost-efficient automation in the brownfield
- Humanoids take over monotonous, physically demanding tasks, while employees can concentrate on innovative and creative tasks
- Easy integration into existing systems and data-based training of new skills
- Safety requirements in the interaction between humans and machines
- Required efficiency due to low battery runtimes and cycle times
We are working specifically on mastering these challenges. Our focus is on making the integration of humanoid systems as simple, safe and efficient as possible for our customers - with well thought-out concepts, modular solutions and close collaboration with technology partners.
Discover the benefits of integrating humanoid robots today
Our experts at Special Machinery worldwide have already successfully implemented first practical applications for humanoid robots. The humanoid robot at the Schaeffler plant in Cheraw, USA, handles the loading and unloading of a washing machine. Its tasks include lifting components out of a box and placing them on a conveyor belt. Thanks to its self-learning and intelligent approach, the humanoid robot demonstrates its strengths in performing this operation - an efficient and consistent completion of, for example such monotonous activities.
Your partner for automation of production by and with humanoids
As a partner for modern automation, we are already developing concepts for integrating humanoid systems into our manufacturing processes. In addition, we focus in particular on comprehensive plant engineering for humanoid components and the industrialization of complete systems. Our flexible and scalable concepts are perfectly tailored to the requirements of this dynamically growing market and ensure a cost-optimized production ramp-up.
Our experts also see the potential of the still young humanoid robotics market. We support the industry with our experience in Design for Manufacturing.
Always the right solution for your production scenario
Regardless of what level of automation your production is currently at: We offer the right concept for every expansion stage. Our production design is modular and demand-driven - so your production can be expanded flexibly and economically.
Our portfolio includes everything from manual workstations to semi-automated solutions and fully automated production systems. Thanks to standardized cells and continuous quality control, we guarantee maximum efficiency and scalability, individually adapted to your requirements.
Industrialization of the production of humanoid robots
Our expertise in assembly and test systems enables us to provide comprehensive solutions for the entire humanoid body: from stator and rotor for electric motors to actuators and battery systems through to complete final assembly lines. What can cost-effective production of components or complete systems for humanoid robots look like? Our experts have developed three clearly defined expansion stages and expansion scenarios for various production services. These range from pilot production and scaled-up production to efficient series production based on reliable industry forecasts from leading institutes and companies. We can also counteract a sudden increase in demand in a targeted manner and ensure delivery capability by developing shift concepts.
At the same time, we keep our focus on people: transparent processes, qualified teams and cooperation based on partnership form the backbone of our approach. The result is a coherent, scalable and sustainable concept that is based on both technical precision and personal commitment.
Interested?
Contact our humanoid experts at Special Machinery to discuss your specific needs, from manufacturing technology for humanoid robots to humanoid deployment.
