#collaborative robots

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Teradyne alleges Chinese firm copied Universal Robots' Polyscope software code for competing cobots
Collaborative robot market projected to exceed $10 billion by 2030 with intensifying competition
Case could set precedent for IP protection across the globalizing robotics industry

DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·5 min read·via therobotreport.com

Cobots are only as safe as the workspaces surrounding them — built-in force limits are not sufficient alone
Risk assessments under ANSI/RIA R15.06 and ISO 10218 must precede any cobot installation
Multi-layered safety systems including light curtains, safety mats, and area scanners provide defense in depth
Human-robot interfaces must clearly communicate robot status and planned movements to operators
Ergonomic workspace layout and operator training are essential for building confidence in human-robot collaboration

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via therobotreport.com

Permanent-magnet brushless servomotors now dominate industrial six-axis robots with frameless direct-drive designs
SCARA systems prioritize high-torque AC servomotors for rapid pick-and-place cycle times
Collaborative robots increasingly share motor architecture with industrial arms through frameless motor convergence
Axial-flux and pancake motors are gaining traction for lightweight surgical and inspection applications
Machine learning integration with motor control enables real-time compensation for wear and environmental changes

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·4 min read·via therobotreport.com