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When You Can’t Find Workers, Standard Bots Cobots Keep Production Running
Collaborative Robots Built for Real-World Production — Reliable, Safe, and Easy to Deploy
Whether you’re building products, packaging materials, or running small-batch production, keeping up with demand is harder than ever. That’s why Rankin Automation partners with Standard Bots — a new generation of collaborative robots (cobots) built to make automation simple, affordable, and accessible for every type of production environment.
Standard Bots cobots deliver industrial-grade performance without the complexity, cost, or long integration timelines that come with traditional robotics. They’re designed for teams who need reliable help on the floor — not another system to maintain.
Why Choose Standard Bots Cobots
- Fast ROI: Affordable cobots with payback periods often under 12 months.
- Easy to Use: No coding required — intuitive drag-and-drop programming.
- Built to Last: High precision and payloads for industrial environments.
- Safe by Design: Certified for human collaboration, no cages required.
- Flexible & Scalable: Move them, reprogram them, or expand your setup anytime.
Solve Labor and Productivity Challenges Head-On
Staffing shortages. Fatigue. Missed deadlines. Cobots step in where it’s toughest to keep up — doing the repetitive, high-volume, or ergonomically risky work so your people can focus on what matters most.
Common Applications
Machine Tending
Cobots handle the loading and unloading of CNC machines with precision and reliability, keeping multiple systems running without interruption. With quick-change grippers and safety-rated sensors, they reduce operator fatigue and free workers for higher-value tasks while maintaining consistent production throughput.
Palletizing
Cobots streamline palletizing by stacking and unloading materials with accuracy and repeatability. They maintain consistent workflows across shifts, minimize strain injuries, and maximize floor efficiency—all while fitting seamlessly into existing layouts with a small footprint and flexible design.
Pick and Place / Kitting
Designed for precision handling, cobots sort, pack, and load components between stations quickly and accurately. Integrated vision systems and adaptive grippers manage a wide range of part shapes and materials, improving quality and reducing manual labor in repetitive or high-speed applications.
Case Packing / Packaging
Cobots automate packaging tasks from carton forming to final sealing, providing consistent performance across product variations. They adapt easily to changing SKUs and high-mix, low-volume runs, improving speed, accuracy, and reliability without requiring major reprogramming or supervision.
Welding Automation
From tack welds to long seams, cobots integrate with MIG and TIG systems to deliver clean, consistent results. Their intuitive interface, compact design, and simplified torch integration make advanced welding automation accessible to shops of all sizes—without the complexity of traditional robotics.
Inspection / Metrology / Vision QA
Cobots equipped with cameras or scanning sensors conduct repeatable, high-precision inspections with real-time accuracy. They track tolerances, measure surface quality, and verify dimensional alignment to ensure consistent quality control, reduce defects, and improve traceability across production lines.
Automation in Days, Not Months
With Rankin Automation and Standard Bots, you don’t have to wait months to see results. Our cobots arrive ready to work—quick to install, simple to program, and fully supported by our local integration team. In most cases, customers are up and running in just a few days, seeing measurable gains in productivity, consistency, and labor savings.
Want to understand what that could look like for your operation? Estimate your potential payback or connect 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
What Sets Standard Bots Apart
| 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 Rankin Automation team | Remote OEM-only support |
Discover the Standard Bots Cobot 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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Have Questions? Get the Full Scoop Here.
Standard Bots cobots are AI-native and designed for easy programming. They learn tasks through simple demonstration, requiring no coding. These American-made robots are cost-effective, flexible, and can be deployed across a variety of tasks that traditional robots can’t handle.
Anyone can operate Standard Bots cobots! Thanks to their no-code interfaces and demonstration-based programming, cobots are easy to use for people with little to no technical experience. Operators simply show the cobot the task, and it will take over. Training is also available to ensure smooth adoption.
Yes! Standard Bots cobots are equipped with force sensors and collision detection technology to ensure safe interaction with human workers. They meet global safety standards and are designed to work alongside humans in shared spaces.
Standard Bots cobots are versatile and can handle tasks such as assembly, machine tending, quality control,, packaging and much more. They excel in repetitive tasks and complex processes that require precision and reliability.
Standard Bots cobots are designed to increase efficiency by performing tasks up to three times faster than human workers, with greater consistency and reliability. By handling repetitive or physically demanding tasks, cobots free up employees to focus on more complex, higher-value work, improving overall productivity and reducing downtime.
Yes! Standard Bots cobots are highly scalable and can handle both small-batch production and large-scale operations. Their adaptive programming and flexibility make them ideal for businesses of all sizes, allowing you to automate a wide variety of tasks across different production volumes.
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