Purpose To report on new robot technologies and applications exhibited at Automatica trade fair held in Munich. Design/methodology/approach Visited exhibits of key manufacturers and reviewed their latest developments. Findings Clear trend is emerging for safe robots that permit operator and robot to work without safety barriers separating them. Originality/value Informs industry about new solutions and applications that could be of benefit to them.
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