Cartesian, SCARA, articulated and parallel robots suit different tasks.
Types by kinematics: Cartesian (gantry), cylindrical, SCARA (fast planar assembly), articulated (6-axis), delta/parallel (high-speed picking), humanoid and mobile manipulators. Each offers different workspace, speed, stiffness and cost.
Delta robots pick candies from a conveyor at 100+ picks per minute.
Robot configurations shape reach, speed and suitability for tasks, so the right arm type is a basic design choice.
Cartesian, SCARA, articulated and parallel robots suit different tasks.
Robot configurations shape reach, speed and suitability for tasks, so the right arm type is a basic design choice.
A selective compliance arm with a horizontal planar motion and a vertical axis, which is fast and rigid for assembly.
High speed and stiffness for light loads over a small workspace, such as packaging delta robots.
Typical applications include choosing a SCARA robot for fast assembly of small parts, using a Cartesian gantry for a large pick and place area and selecting an articulated six-axis arm for welding complex paths.
Study "Introduction to robotics" first (topic 52 of 102 in Manufacturing, Robotics & Systems). It covers the groundwork this topic builds on.
Serial vs parallel. Joint types revolute and prismatic. Workspace shape.
Delta robots pick candies from a conveyor at 100+ picks per minute.
The next topic is "Degrees of freedom and workspace", which builds directly on this one.
It is classed as Intermediate in Manufacturing, Robotics & Systems (topic 53 of 102). It is an intermediate topic. Work through the beginner topics in Manufacturing, Robotics & Systems first.
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