Robots offer significant advantages for white goods manufacturers

Abstract

Purpose

Aims to determine how robotics is used in white goods manufacture.

Design/methodology/approach

Assesses robot applications at several white goods manufacturers, examining the challenges posed and the achievements made.

Findings

The white goods sector offers diverse opportunities for robotisation, but the number of units installed is low.

Originality/value

Reveals how the white goods industry views robotics and its value to production.

Citation

Kochan, A. (2005), "Robots offer significant advantages for white goods manufacturers", Industrial Robot, Vol. 32 No. 3, pp. 223-225. https://doi.org/10.1108/01439910510593901