What is an industrial robot?

What is an industrial robot?

An industrial robot is a manipulator designed to move materials, parts and tools, and perform a variety of programmed tasks in manufacturing and production settings.

Industrial robots are reshaping the manufacturing industry. They are often used to perform duties that are dangerous or unsuitable for human workers. Ideal for situations that require high output and no errors, the industrial robot is becoming a common fixture in factories.

The industrial robot is a good fit for many applications. It is most often used for arc welding, material handling, and assembly applications. They are grouped according to number of axes, structure type, size of work envelope, payload capability, and speed. A robot controller provides the interface for programming and operating the industrial robot. A device called a teach pendant is used to plot the motions needed to perform the application.

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