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When Workforce Shortages Hit, Standard Bots Cobots Keep Your Production on Track
Collaborative Robots Designed for Real-World Production — Dependable, Safe, and Effortlessly Deployable
Whether you’re manufacturing products, packaging materials, or managing small-batch production, meeting demand has never been more challenging. That’s why MG Automation & Controls collaborates with Standard Bots — a next-generation line of collaborative robots (cobots) designed to make automation simple, cost-effective, and accessible for all types of production environments.
Standard Bots cobots provide industrial-grade performance without the complexity, high costs, or lengthy integration periods typically associated with traditional robotics. Built for teams that need dependable assistance on the floor, these cobots are easy to deploy and require minimal maintenance.
The Standard Bots Advantage
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Quick ROI: Cost-effective cobots with payback periods typically under 12 months.
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User-Friendly: No coding needed — intuitive drag-and-drop programming for easy setup.
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Durable Performance: High precision and payload capabilities for tough industrial environments.
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Designed for Safety: Certified for human collaboration with no need for safety cages.
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Adaptable & Scalable: Easily move, reprogram, or expand your setup as your needs evolve.
Tackle Labor and Productivity Challenges Directly
Staffing shortages. Employee fatigue. Tight deadlines. Cobots step in to handle the most demanding tasks — managing repetitive, high-volume, or ergonomically challenging work, allowing your team to focus on what truly matters.
Machine Tending
Cobots efficiently manage the loading and unloading of CNC machines with accuracy and dependability, ensuring continuous operation across multiple systems. Featuring quick-change grippers and safety-rated sensors, they reduce operator fatigue and allow workers to focus on higher-value tasks while maintaining steady production flow.
Palletizing
Cobots simplify palletizing by precisely stacking and unloading materials with consistent accuracy. They ensure smooth workflows across shifts, reduce strain injuries, and enhance floor efficiency—all while integrating seamlessly into existing setups with their compact footprint and adaptable design.
Pick and Place / Kitting
Engineered for precise handling, cobots efficiently sort, pack, and transfer components between stations with speed and accuracy. Equipped with integrated vision systems and adaptive grippers, they handle various part shapes and materials, boosting quality and minimizing manual labor in repetitive or high-speed tasks.
Case Packing / Packaging
Cobots automate packaging tasks, from carton forming to final sealing, ensuring consistent performance across different product variations. They easily adapt to shifting SKUs and high-mix, low-volume runs, enhancing speed, accuracy, and reliability with minimal reprogramming or supervision.
Welding Automation
From tack welds to full seams, cobots seamlessly integrate with MIG and TIG systems to produce clean, consistent welds. With an intuitive interface, compact design, and easy torch integration, they make advanced welding automation accessible to shops of all sizes—without the complexity of traditional robotics.
Inspection / Metrology / Vision QA
Cobots with cameras or scanning sensors perform repeatable, high-precision inspections with real-time accuracy. They monitor tolerances, assess surface quality, and verify dimensional alignment to ensure consistent quality control, minimize defects, and enhance traceability throughout production lines.
Get the Numbers — Calculate the Cost and Payback of a Cobot
Automation in Days, Not Months
With MG Automation & Controls and Standard Bots, you won’t have to wait months to see results. Our cobots are ready to go—quick to install, easy to program, and fully supported by our local integration team. In most cases, customers are up and running in just a few days, experiencing measurable improvements in productivity, consistency, and labor savings.
Curious about how this could benefit your operation? Estimate your potential payback or get in touch with our team to design your first cobot cell.
Our first cobot was installed and running production in just a few days. The ROI came even faster than we expected, and we’re already planning our next installation.
— Operations Manager, Packaging Facility
The Standard Bots Difference
| Feature | Standard Bots | Typical Cobot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~50% lower entry cost | High upfront investment |
| Programming | Visual, no-code interface | Complex or license-based software |
| Integration | Install and deploy in days | Multi-week setup |
| Flexibility | Modular, mobile, re-deployable | Often fixed post-install |
| Support | Local MG Automation & Controls team | Remote OEM-only support |
Meet the Standard Bots Family
Spark
Payload: 7kg
Reach: 0.95m
Max joint speed: 433°/s
Repeatability: ±0.025mm
Core
Payload: 18kg
Reach: 1.3m
Max joint speed: 435°/s
Repeatability: ±0.025mm
Thor
Payload: 30kg
Reach: 2.0m
Max joint speed: 277°/s
Repeatability: ±0.025mm
Bolt
Payload: 14kg
Reach: 0.95m
Max joint speed: 433°/s
Repeatability: ±0.025mm
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Standard Bots Cobots: FAQs
What makes Standard Bots cobots different from other robots?
Standard Bots cobots are AI-native and easy to program. They learn tasks by simple demonstration—no coding required. Built for flexibility and value, they can take on a wide range of jobs that traditional robots struggle to handle.
Who can operate Standard Bots cobots?
Just about anyone. With a no-code interface and demo-based teaching, operators with little technical background can get cobots running quickly. We also provide training to ensure smooth adoption on your floor.
Are Standard Bots cobots safe to use around humans?
Yes. Standard Bots cobots include force sensing and collision detection to support safe human-robot interaction. They comply with global safety standards and are designed to work alongside people in shared workspaces.
What tasks can Standard Bots cobots automate?
They’re highly versatile—ideal for assembly, machine tending, quality inspection, packaging, and more. Cobots excel at repetitive, precision tasks that demand consistent reliability.
How do Standard Bots cobots improve productivity?
Cobots boost throughput and consistency—often completing tasks up to three times faster than manual methods. By taking on repetitive or physically demanding work, they free your team to focus on higher-value activities, reducing downtime and rework.
Can Standard Bots cobots handle different sizes of production runs?
Absolutely. Their adaptive programming makes them a fit for both small-batch and large-scale production. You can quickly reconfigure workflows to support changing SKUs and varying volumes.
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