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Robots and humans: Colleagues or mortal enemies?

a woman working alongside a robot
Collaborative robots such as the one pictured have enhanced visual systems and sensitivity to keep human workers safe. (JEFF GREEN/RETHINK ROBOTICS)
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By:
Molly Boigon
May 22, 2025 11:00 AM
a woman working alongside a robot
Collaborative robots such as the one pictured have enhanced visual systems and sensitivity to keep human workers safe. (JEFF GREEN/RETHINK ROBOTICS)

New international safety standards and worker-focused changes in Europe suggest that collaborative robots will become more popular in automotive manufacturing.

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