Thanks to the technological leap made since 2017, smaller companies can now also program and operate the new, flexible and very cost-effective robots themselves. Programming is often carried out by demonstration or with apps supplied. The typical payback period for Cobots is less than 200 days. The author introduces the topic, presents almost all suppliers and their models with the most important performance data and prices. The reader also receives an introduction to accessories (gripper, optics, accessories) and occupational safety. The book is rounded off with tips on amortization calculations. The photos in the book are linked to numerous YouTube videos that show what is important. A PDF with the links can be requested free of charge by e-mail, so that it is easy to retrieve. The author operates the MRK Blog.de, which is prominent in Germany, and is engaged as Business Angel with a Robotik-nahen Startup.