Getting Started
Getting Started with Collaborative Welding Robots
WHy COBOTS
Collaborative Welding Cobots are Changing The Industry
More shops are turning to cobot welding systems to speed up production and solve labor challenges. Cobots help automate repetitive tasks, reduce rework, and improve overall output without overcomplicating your floor.
With Beacon, welders stay in control. Programming is simple. Adjustments are fast. Automation feels natural.
What is a Collaborative Robot (Cobot)?
A collaborative robot is built to work safely alongside human operators. Designed with built-in safety features and intuitive controls, cobots are easier to program and faster to deploy than traditional robots.
Key advantages of welding cobots:
- Handle complex weld paths with precision
- Compact footprint so they fit into smaller work cells
- Safe to operate around humans without fencing
- Intuitive controls through the Beacon app, no code required
- Ready to weld right out of the box
What is a Welding Cobot?
A welding cobot is a collaborative robot designed to perform high-quality welds without the complexity of traditional automation.
Welding cobots combine repeatable motion with intuitive setup to make them ideal for shops looking to improve quality and throughput without slowing down operations.
Benefits of welding cobots:
- Faster setup and fewer adjustments
- Consistent, repeatable weld quality
- Lower training requirements
- Safer work environments with less manual strain
- Skilled welders can focus on high-value work
Industries Using Welding Cobots
Welding cobots are used across a range of industries where speed, repeatability, and precision are key.
- Automotive: Production welds for vehicle parts and assemblies
- Aerospace: High-precision welds on lightweight materials
- Appliances: Uniform welds on consumer products
- Heavy Equipment: Strong welds on thicker-grade metals
- Other industries: Anywhere consistent, clean welds are needed on repeatable parts
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PRICING MODELS
Choosing the Right Path to Cobot Welding Automation
When you are upgrading your welding process, you have choices. Hirebotics’ cobots are designed to fit into your shop faster than traditional automation and at a lower cost.
DIY Cobot Solution
A DIY cobot setup gives you total control over your system design, but it comes at the cost of time and complexity. Building from scratch requires dedicated engineering resources, longer lead times, and deeper technical knowledge. It works best for shops with strong in-house teams and specific custom needs.
App-based, no-code control
Long Customization Process
Requires In-House Resources
Hirebotics Cobot Solution
Hirebotics’ approach offers a balance between speed and flexibility. Our off-the-shelf solution is pre-engineered for welding, with proven components and simple integration. It reduces setup time and upfront cost, letting you focus on production instead of project management. Built to grow with your shop, not slow it down.
App-based, no-code control
Proven design
Fast integration
Custom Integrator Solution
Custom integrator solutions are highly tailored to specific production needs but involve significant investment and longer development cycles. They often require extensive on-site engineering and can lead to higher costs over time. Best suited for large operations with unique or complex requirements.
Expensive Custom Build
Longer Timelines
Complex Programming
Cobot Welder Package
Primary Components of a Cobot Welding System
With Hirebotics, setup is fast and focused. Welders can start programming jobs and running production in less time, without outside support. A complete cobot welding system includes:
The Robot
The cobot itself (such as the UR10e)
The Beacon Platform
Beacon smart software for programming and support
Welding Torch
Welding power supply and controls, wire feeder and torch
Table
Fixtures and tables, depending on the application
Operator Panel
Safety controls for human-machine interaction
How Do You Program a Welding Cobot?
Operators can grab the robot by hand, move it to the points to record, and use the teach pendant interface to set parameters. Your welders can use our Beacon app to program each movement without needing to understand cobot programming.
A smart puck lets the operator guide the robot arm to the different positions and programs the exact coordinates at the push of a button. The welder only has to worry about welding parameters such as speed, feed, and weaving values.
Once the program is in place, you can initiate the system and see it follow the precise movements by clicking a button on the operator panel.
By carrying out these steps, you can create a library of weld programs and simply call up the one you need for a specific workpiece in the future.
