Cobots – future in production

Develop of technology has contributed in creation of new solutions in production systems, automation and robotization. The article focuses on considerations regarding cooperation of robots with humans (collaborative robots-cobots), which is a new solution for manufacturers; especially from the SME sector (small, medium enterprises).A solution which has a chance of implementation, because of older society and a problem with employees. Cobots as a theme of research are already available in literature but first of all, attention is paid to the way of cobots function capabilities. However, there are no specific solutions for ergonomic planning of these workstation or description of existing barriers for these solutions. In article indicates, what buyers should consider when want to buy a cobot and how to model an ergonomic workplace. In article pointed also problems with teaching people new techniques, behaviors and existing barriers by implementation new solutions.