Collaborative robotics is an interdisciplinary research field focused on the design, control, and application of robotic systems intended to work in direct physical proximity and cooperation with human operators within a shared workspace. This field investigates the principles and technologies enabling safe, efficient, and flexible human-robot interaction. It explores human-robot teaming dynamics, shared control strategies, safety mechanisms for close proximity operation, intuitive interfaces, and the optimization of task allocation in collaborative environments. Key characteristics include the robot's ability to perceive and respond to the human partner, adapt its behavior based on real-time interaction, and operate without traditional safety caging, relying on inherent safety features and dynamic monitoring. Its significance lies in its potential to enhance productivity, improve ergonomic conditions, facilitate flexible automation, and augment human capabilities by leveraging the respective strengths of both humans and robots in shared tasks.