Collaborative robots are increasingly used in metalworking, mining and machining to automate repetitive, high-precision tasks such as machine tending, deburring, and polishing. Easily programmed and redeployed in just hours or days, these cobots can be mounted on mobile carts to move between lathes, mills, and CNC machines, maximizing utilization while freeing skilled operators to focus on complex setups and higher-value work.