Deceler’s Cobot Solution for Pick and Place Automation

In the era of fast-paced manufacturing and high-mix product lines, the need for reliable, repetitive material handling is greater than ever. Cobots have emerged as a practical, scalable solution for pick and place operations, streamlining workflows while maintaining safety, flexibility, and ease of use.

About Deceler

Deceler is a leader in industrial automation, focused on transforming manufacturing processes with cutting-edge solutions in factory automation, safety systems, and collaborative robotics. Our expertise drives efficiency and safety across sectors through advanced automation technologies and intelligent robotics, seamlessly integrating into diverse industrial environments. We’re committed to delivering reliable, high-performance systems that meet the evolving needs of modern industry.

What is Pick and Place?

Pick and place involves a robot identifying, grasping, and relocating objects from one point to another, such as from a conveyor to a tray, from bin to box, or from an input line to a workstation. It’s one of the most fundamental and widely deployed robotic tasks in manufacturing, logistics, and packaging environments.

Key Features of Cobots in Pick and Place Automation

Collaborative robots are designed to make automation more accessible, safer, and adaptable, especially in pick and place operations. Here are three standout features that make cobots like AUBO ideal for modern material handling tasks:

1. Safe Human–Robot Collaboration: Cobots are inherently safe, with built-in force-limiting capabilities and safety-rated control. They can work side by side with human operators without the need for cages or fencing, making them perfect for space-constrained or hybrid work environments.

2. Easy Programming and Fast Deployment: Cobots eliminate the complexity of traditional robot programming. Using intuitive interfaces like drag-to-teach, visual path, or simple scripting, users can get a system running in hours. This enables quick setup, minimal downtime, and operator-level adaptability.

3. Flexibility for High-Mix Production: In dynamic factories, cobots offer unmatched flexibility. Whether switching between SKUs, adjusting tray patterns, or handling objects of varying sizes, cobots can be reprogrammed or redeployed quickly. Modular grippers and open communication protocols make integration with conveyors, sensors, and packaging systems seamless.

Why AUBO Cobots for Pick and Place?

· High repeatability (±0.02 mm) ensures precise object handling

· Modular design makes it easy to integrate in various layouts

· Lightweight and portable, deploy on a table, cart, or mobile base

· Supports drag-to-teach, joystick, and full-code control

· Open communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus) for conveyor/PLC sync

· Wide payload range to suit everything from small parts to heavier objects

· Fast setup with browser-based UI and low infrastructure needs

· Safe to work alongside humans, no fencing, minimal risk

· Ideal for dynamic or batch-based lines with frequent product changeovers

Applications

· Electronics and PCB assembly

· FMCG packaging and repacking

· Pharmaceutical and medical tray handling

· Automotive small parts sorting

· Food sorting and box loading

· E-commerce and warehouse dispatch zones

An example of precision and efficiency of the pick and place automation system in a real industrial setting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYYDXmULmNo