Articulated robot
Robot with rotary joints
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::summary Robot with rotary joints ::
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An articulated robot is a robot with rotary joints that has 6 or more Degrees of Freedom . This is one of the most commonly used robots in industry today (many examples can be found from legged robots or industrial robots). Articulated robots can range from simple 6 Degree of Freedom structures to systems with 10 or more interacting joints and materials. They are powered by a variety of means, including electric motors.
Some types of robots, such as robotic arms, can be articulated or non-articulated.
Articulated robots
Image:Factory Automation Robotics Palettizing Bread.jpg|Robots palletizing food at a bakery Image: Robotics Cutting Bridge Building Parts.jpg|Manufacturing of steel bridges, cutting steel Image:KUKA robot for flat glas handling.jpg|Flat-glass handling, heavy duty robot with 500 kg payload Image:Automation of foundry with robot.jpg|Automation in foundry industry, heat resistant robot Image:Robotworx-spot-welding-robot.jpg|Spot welding robot
References
References
- [https://www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/otm_iv/otm_iv_4.html OSHA TECHNICAL MANUAL – SECTION IV: CHAPTER 4]
- http://www.ssl.umd.edu/projects/rangertsx/data/spacerobotics-UNDSPST470.pdf {{Webarchive. link. (2017-11-16 , pg 9)
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