Automating production processes for cost and quality
| Type | Payload | Price Range | Safety | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial (6-axis) | 10-500kg | $30K-$150K | Caged | Welding, painting, heavy lifting |
| Cobot | 3-16kg | $15K-$50K | No cage needed | Assembly, machine tending |
| SCARA | 1-10kg | $20K-$60K | Light guard | Pick and place, PCB assembly |
| Delta (Parallel) | 0.5-3kg | $20K-$50K | Light guard | High-speed sorting, packaging |
Simple payback = Total investment / (Annual labor cost saved + Quality improvement savings). Typical payback: 12-24 months for common applications.