Types Of Robotic Arms
Robot arms are an essential part of industrial automation. Different types of robot arms are used in manufacturing, assembly, and even medical applications. Depending on the task, different types of robot arms offer different levels of flexibility, precision, and payload capacity.
Here you can find a brief list of four common types of robot arms and their key advantages:
Articulated Robot Arm
Articulated robots have rotary joints, typically ranging from two to seven axes. They closely resemble a human arm, providing a high degree of flexibility. These robots are widely used in welding, painting, and material handling due to their ability to reach around obstacles and perform complex movements.
SCARA Robot
SCARA robots are designed for fast and precise movements, primarily in pick-and-place operations, assembly, and electronics manufacturing. They have a rigid structure in the vertical direction but allow movement in the horizontal plane, making them ideal for high-speed automation tasks.
Delta Robot
Delta robots consist of three or four arms connected to a common base and are known for being fast and accurate. They are commonly used in packaging, sorting, and food processing industries, where quick and accurate movements are essential.
Cartesian Robot
Cartesian robots move along straight lines (usually along the X, Y, and Z axes), making them highly accurate and easy to program. They are used by CNC machines, 3D printing, and automated pick-and-place applications, where linear motion and precise positioning are critical.
Each of these robot arm types has specific advantages depending on the industry and required tasks. All these robots can be programmed using RoobDK software. You can model different types of robots in RoboDK using RoboDK's utility to model mechanisms and robots.
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