Hirebotics adds line tracking and linear rail capabilities to its cobots
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Extending cobots with line tracking and linear rails turns them from point tools into cell-level automation that can cover more stations without re-fixturing. For manufacturers, this reduces the number of arms needed per line and makes retrofits to existing conveyors more attractive than full system overhauls.
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