Start small, aim big

Small entry: Kuikka notes that cobots could be a cost-effective way for companies looking to give robotics a try.

FOR most companies, the task of automating their operations may seem like a big undertaking, more so for SMEs.

While the benefits of automation is widely talked about, the uncertainty and risks of taking on such an effort tend to outweigh management’s decisions on the matter, particularly when the discussion around automation include big terms like artificial intelligence, robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and, of course, cost.