Challenges and obstacles in robot-machining

Using robots for machining, implies many advantages. By using the flexibility robots have to offer, workcells with high application versatility can be provided. Nevertheless, there are several challenges to overcome. This paper gives an overview about challenges robotic machining has already met. Besides these challenges, robot-machining still has to encounter obstacles resulting from the fact that robots have been solely handling devices so far. Furthermore, trends in robotic market are outlined by giving particular examples, emphasizing the willingness of industrial robot companies to provide robot-based machining systems.