Metalmechanic Industry Connected to the Internet of Things for Greater Efficiency in the Management of Collaborative Robots

Objective: This research aims to analyze the role of collaborative robots in the context of the digital industry, highlighting their applications, impacts and contributions to safe automation and industrial connectivity. Theoretical Framework: The digital industrial revolution is characterized by the integration of emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, cloud computing and cyber-physical systems that transform the way products are manufactured, services are provided and activities become robotic. Method: The adopted methodology included research on platforms with themes related to research, for optimizing the workflow and reducing waste as a cutting-edge tool that facilitates real-time monitoring of metalworking industry activities in the management of collaborative robots. Results and Discussion: The results suggest the efficiency in managing automation and real-time connectivity, making collaborative robots or cobots transformative elements of modern production in more flexible, safe, agile and adaptable collaborative production environments where human strength and machine precision act in synergy. Research Implications: Unlike traditional industrial robots, which operate in isolation and require physical barriers to ensure worker safety, cobots are designed to interact directly with humans, sharing the same workspace efficiently and safely. Originality/Value: The integration and connectivity of collaborative robots constitute an essential technology for the evolution of advanced and digital manufacturing, contributing directly to increased competitiveness, optimization of resources in processes and the preservation of humans in production environments.