Kane Robotics, a provider of automation solutions, has developed a collaborative robot (or cobot) that sands, grinds, polishes and finishes aerospace components.

The GRITTM cobot, created by aeronautics and composite experts, works alongside human personnel to sand, grind and polish components for aerospace and defense manufacturers. Such components, according to Kane Robotics, require precise sanding, polishing, grinding and finishing to meet regulatory requirements.

Automating tasks — for instance, sanding primer from interior aircraft components; removing coating and sanding surfaces for paint prep or repair on helicopter main rotor blades; and polishing fighter jet canopies — for aerospace and defense manufacturers can reportedly reduce the risks to human workers associated with performing repetitive tasks.

Further, the GRITTM cobot can potentially fill job vacancies within the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry and improve productivity.

For more on Kane Robotics' automation solutions, watch the accompanying video that appears courtesy of Kane Robotics.