INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS
The idea of robots replacing human labor has been controversial, but industrial robots are limited to performing repetitive tasks and cannot replace human decision-making. but with advancements in machine vision and Al, robots can now be usedun new capacities.
Debate
Debate surrounding the ability of industrial robots to replacê human labor
Limitation
Industrial robots are limited to performing repetitive tasks
Advancement
Robots with machine vision and Al technology can be used in new capacities
Automation
Use of industrial robots to automate tasks, increase safety and production, and reduce cOStS
Popularity
Rising popularity of industrial robots in
Demand
increased demand for various types of industrial robots for specific applications and industries
ARTICULATED ROBOTIC ARMS
POPULARITY
Articulated robots are the most commonly used type in the industry
RANGE
Most industrial robots have
4-6 axes, with 6 being the most common
JOINTS
An articulated robot contains rotary joints, referred to as axes. with a range from 2 to 10+ axes
ADVANTAGES
Articulated robots are favored for their extended range of motion similar to a humanUSES
Applications for articulated robots include arc welding, material handling. assembly, pick and place, packaging, machine loading, and palletizing.CARTESIAN OR RECTANGULAR ROBOTS
TYPE
Cartesian robots operate in 3 linear axes using a Cartesian coordinate systemCOMMONALITY
Cartesian robots are one of the most common types used in industrial applicationsCHARACTERISTICS
They are highly flexible in configuration and customizable in speed, accuracy, stroke length, and sizeAPPLICATIONS
Applications include ENC machines and 3D printing.
SCARA ROBOTS
ACRONYM
SCARA stands for Selective Compliance Assembly/ Articulated Robor ArmFEATURES
Characterized by lateral movement and typically faster and easier to integrate than Cartesian robots
OPERATION
SCARA robots operate in 3 axes and have rotary motionUSES
Applications for SCARA robots include assembly, palletizing and biomedical.POLAR OR SPHERICAL ROBOTS
TYPE
Cartesian robots operate in 3 linear axes using a Cartesian coordinate systemCOMMONALITY
Cartesian robots are one of the most common types used in industrial applicationsCHARACTERISTICS
They are highly flexible in configuration and customizable in speed, accuracy, stroke length, and sizeAPPLICATIONS
Applications include ENC machines and 3D printing
DELTA OR PARALLEL ROBOTS
TYPE
Spherical robot has 2 rotary joints and 1 prismatic joint, forming a spherical coordinate system
COORDINATES
The axes form polar coordinates, providing a spherical workspaceJOINTS
Arm has 2 rotary ioints and 1 linear joint connected to a base with a rotary jointAPPLICATIONS
Polar robot is one of the first types of industrial robots, commonly used in dyeing casting and injection molding.CYLINDRICAL
CYLINDRICAL DESIGN
Cylindrical robots have rotary joints at the base and prismatic joints connecting the linksUSED FOR ASSEMBLY
Often used for simple assembly, machine maintenance, and coating in tight workspacesROTARY/PRISMATIC JOINTS
Cylindrical robots have rotary joints at the base and brismatic joints connecting the linksPOTENTIAL REPEATABILITY ISSUES.
Fast, but speed creates rotational inertia issues that affect repeatability if not configured within capabilities.
