How are collaborative robots and AI empowering the food and beverage industry?

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Robots reduce the need for humans to perform strenuous repetitive tasks.

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In recent years, the use of collaborative robots (cobots) has brought great efficiency to the food and beverage industry. These machines reduce the human need to perform strenuous repetitive tasks.
 

Collaborative Robots in Food and Beverage


Collaborative robots can safely work alongside humans without the need for fences. Most cobots support payloads up to 10kg, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including pick and place.

Cobots are usually programmed by asking the operator to move the robot to desired fixed points. The cobot remembers these points and movements, and it repeats the task. They can also be moved to other parts of the production line without disassembling. Since it never forgets its pre-programmed tasks, once it's done, it can go straight to work without retraining.
 
 

Artificial Intelligence in Food and Beverage


Artificial intelligence is based on a process of continuous experiential learning. AI algorithms offer alternatives to conventional, time-consuming A/B testing. Unlike humans, AI's ability to adapt to the environment is unlimited and it has no problem with performing repetitive tasks indefinitely.

- Data analysis: Technology is helping to analyze data quickly. Retailers need to cluster and identify the preferences and wants of their key customers. AI can continuously analyze this data in real time and inform retailers and suppliers of demand, shortages and waste.

Forecasting: Retailers also want to know which products are best for last-minute delivery and which products should be kept in stock. AI-powered algorithms analyze what might influence buyer behavior, including promotions, social media, and weather.

Reduce waste: Some food processors have turned to AI to calibrate machines to reduce waste on their production lines. These machines determine the optimal use of raw materials based on size and variety.
 

Collaborative Robots and AI


Vendors now integrate the ability of cobots to perform repetitive physical tasks and the ability of artificial intelligence to perform iterative data analysis. This leads to better decision making for the use of cobots.