There are numerous possible definitions about collaborative robots (cobots), but the best way to understand what characteristics they comprise is to look at the ISO 10218-1 and 10218-2 standards (associated with cobots) which tell us the following:

• They have the ability to make safely monitored stops.
• They have speed and separation.
• They have power limitations and also strength limitations.
• They have manual orientation.

All these capacities of the cobots are managed through sensors and control systems with peripheral devices. Another interesting feature is that any industrial robot can be transformed into a collaborative robot according to each need.

This is a "system" that emerges with the main objective of uncomplication. That is, to combine different processes of integration, programming, and operation without major complex processes through automation. However, there are still some improvements to be implemented, namely, to be able to increase the productivity level of these devices.

It is important to note that these are not independent robots and need, in most cases, to be accompanied by someone. That is why they are known as "collaborative" robots.

The flexibility of the cobots makes them very attractive. As they are robots with more compact size than normal, they are very light and therefore easy to transport and adapt to different situations and contexts. In addition, they can also perform operations of great precision and that require many repetitions and movements of loads, which greatly facilitates and relieves the work of the employees. Whenever the operation does not require direct human intervention, these robots are the solution.