Understanding Industrial Robots: Types and Control Systems

Understanding Industrial Robots: Types and Control Systems

Classification of Industrial Robots 1 Based on the form of operational coordinates, they can be categorized as follows: (1) Cartesian Industrial Robots Their motion consists of three mutually perpendicular linear movements (i.e., PPP), forming a rectangular working space. The movement distances in each axis can be directly read out, making programming calculations for positions and … Read more

Complete Guide to Industrial Robot Basics

Complete Guide to Industrial Robot Basics

1. Main Body The main mechanical body consists of the base and the actuating mechanism, including the upper arm, lower arm, wrist, and hand, forming a multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical system. Some robots also have walking mechanisms. Industrial robots typically have six degrees of freedom or even more, with the wrist usually having 1 to 3 degrees … Read more

Comprehensive Overview of Industrial Robots

Comprehensive Overview of Industrial Robots

Robots have become increasingly popular and valued in recent years. Many traditional industries are now introducing industrial robots into their production processes. With the improvements and optimizations in robot technology, the importance of industrial robots in traditional manufacturing has become more evident. So, what is an industrial robot? What does its internal structure look like? … Read more

Understanding the Composition and Classification of Industrial Robots

Understanding the Composition and Classification of Industrial Robots

Industrial robots are widely used in the industrial field as multi-joint mechanical arms or multi-degree-of-freedom machines, possessing a certain level of automation. They can rely on their own power sources and control capabilities to perform various industrial processing and manufacturing functions. Industrial robots are extensively applied in various industrial sectors such as electronics, logistics, and … Read more

Understanding the Composition and Classification of Industrial Robots

Understanding the Composition and Classification of Industrial Robots

☞ This is the 15229th article published by Metal Processing (mw1950pub) Editor’s Note According to ISO 8373, an industrial robot is a multi-joint mechanical arm or multi-degree-of-freedom robot aimed at the industrial sector. An industrial robot is an automatic machine device that performs work, relying on its own power and control capabilities to achieve various … Read more

Understanding The Four Major Families of Industrial Robots

Understanding The Four Major Families of Industrial Robots

Industrial robots are undoubtedly the most common equipment in future factories. If you are not familiar with this field, then you are out of date! Today, let’s review the four major families of industrial robots that are always mentioned when discussing the giants in this industry: FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and YASKAWA. We will explore their … Read more

Components and Classification of Industrial Robots

Components and Classification of Industrial Robots

According to the ISO 8373 definition, an industrial robot is a multi-joint mechanical arm or multi-degree-of-freedom robot aimed at the industrial field. Industrial robots are machines that automatically perform tasks, relying on their own power and control capabilities to achieve various functions. They can accept commands from humans or operate according to pre-programmed routines. Modern … Read more

Overview of China’s Humanoid Robot Industry Development in 2024

Overview of China's Humanoid Robot Industry Development in 2024

This article will outline the definition, structure, main categories, industrial chain, regional policies, key cities, industry financing, and development opportunities of humanoid robots for reference. Definition of Humanoid Robots Humanoid robots are a type of bionic robot that resembles the shape and size of the human body, capable of mimicking human movements, expressions, interactions, and … Read more

Current Status, Competitiveness and Future Development Strategies of China’s Industrial Robot Industry

Current Status, Competitiveness and Future Development Strategies of China's Industrial Robot Industry

Welcome to cite: Wang Kunlun. Current Status, Competitiveness and Future Development Strategies of China’s Industrial Robot Industry[J]. Robot Technology and Application, 2024, No.219(03):8-13 Abstract To clarify the development direction of China’s industrial robot industry and find the key to industrial leapfrogging, it is necessary to identify the shortcomings and unresolved issues from the current state … Read more

Encyclopedia of Industrial Robot Technology

Many people believe that the future world will be filled with a large number of robots, replacing roles traditionally requiring human labor. So, how much do you know about robot technology? 1. Divided by the form of arm movement: The Cartesian coordinate type arm can move along three Cartesian coordinates; The cylindrical coordinate type arm … Read more