Automate without breaking the bank: what can a collaborative robot like the Ned3 Pro really offer?

In many industrial companies, the idea of automating certain tasks comes up regularly. But as soon as robotics is mentioned, the same obstacles arise: it’s too expensive, too complex to implement, it takes time, and it’s not clear where to start.

This is precisely where a robot like the Ned3 Pro comes in. Compact, collaborative and designed for ease of use, it automates repetitive tasks without disrupting the entire organisation. And above all, without requiring huge budgets or halting production for weeks on end.

More realistic robotics for SMEs, workshops and laboratories

The Ned3 Pro, developed by French company Niryo, is a 6-axis robotic arm capable of performing precise movements with a payload of 500 g. It doesn’t replace industrial robots on fully automated production lines, but is ideal for environments where flexibility is key: small production runs, multi-purpose workstations, and constantly evolving workshops.

Above all, it has been designed to be installed quickly and used immediately, without having to rework the entire line. No safety cage or special equipment is required. All you need is a stable workstation and a power supply, and you’re ready to go.

In practical terms, what can you do with a Ned3 Pro?

The Ned3 Pro is particularly useful for simple but often time-consuming tasks for operators:

Picking up objects and place them in a specific location
Sorting parts according to their shape or position
Performing visual checks or standardised measurements
Handling samples in a laboratory environment
Participating in light packaging operations

It can also be reprogrammed very easily, allowing it to evolve as needs change, without having to start from scratch each time.

A solution that doesn't need a dedicated team

Another strong point of the Ned3 Pro is its ease of use. It’s not just for robotics engineers. Once trained, teams can get to grips with it fairly quickly thanks to a visual programming interface (Blockly type) or via Python for more technical profiles.

This makes it an accessible tool for organisations that do not necessarily have the human or financial resources to invest in a complex robotic cell.

Smooth integration, gradual return on investment

You can start with a single task on a single workstation and then adjust according to the results. The robot works in synergy with operators; it doesn’t replace them, but helps them by taking over the most repetitive or least rewarding tasks.

The benefits are felt fairly quickly:

Some examples of use in the field

In a textile workshop, the robot can sort parts, cut or participate in final packaging
In a laboratory, it can help to prepare samples or handle substances in a controlled environment
On a co-packing line, it can be assigned to simple handling or filling operations
In logistics, it can assist operators with order sorting or picking

These are often tasks that we know should be automated… but we put it off because the project seems too daunting. The Ned3 Pro allows you to take action in a gradual and controlled manner.

Key takeaways

If you’re looking to automate certain processes without rebuilding everything or increasing your costs, a collaborative robot such as the Ned3 Pro may be an option worth considering. It isn’t designed to revolutionise your entire production in three months, but to deliver real savings in time, precision and comfort where it’s needed.

It’s a pragmatic approach to robotics: accessible, scalable and practical.

Interested?

Marine Senecat

Content Manager at Génération Robots