Benchtop robots, like other types of automation, can have both positive and negative environmental impacts. On the positive side, they can increase efficiency and reduce waste, which can lead to less resource consumption. They can also operate in environments that may be hazardous to humans, reducing the need for protective measures that can have environmental costs. On the negative side, they require energy to operate, which can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions if the energy is not sourced from renewable sources. Additionally, the production and disposal of robots can have environmental impacts, including the use of rare earth metals in their construction and electronic waste when they are discarded.
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Benchtop robots are used for knitting, machine tending, parts feeding, test, and inspection tasks, and can dispense adhesives, polish and tighten screws and solder parts on assembly lines. These small robots are typically classified by their reach of 500 millimeters or less with a payload capacity under 3 kilograms. One benchtop unit is only 12 inches tall, with a base the size of the palm of your hand and weighs less than 5 kilograms. Another is the size of an 8.5 by 11 sheet of paper.
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