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Collaborative robots in small and medium-sized enterprises: a field-based feasibility model

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  • Marcos Vido
  • Salvatore Digiesi
  • Francesco Facchini
  • Wagner Cezar Lucato

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The Industry 4.0 (I4.0) revolution has led to new concepts and transformations toward technological innovations. In the manufacturing sector, the use of collaborative robots (cobots) has significantly increased in the last few years, enabling them to work safely alongside humans in a shared workspace. Within this perspective, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been facing several challenges compared to large organisations regarding the adoption of cobots. Based on the literature, this paper aims to introduce a techno-economic feasibility model to evaluate the viability of using cobots in a shared workplace, with a focus on SMEs. Consistent with the papers aim, a conceptual model was developed, supported by experts opinions using the Delphi method. The results of this work incorporate contributions to both the academic and industrial communities.

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  • Marcos Vido & Salvatore Digiesi & Francesco Facchini & Wagner Cezar Lucato, 2024. "Collaborative robots in small and medium-sized enterprises: a field-based feasibility model," International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 38(3), pages 265-282.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmtma:v:38:y:2024:i:3:p:265-282
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