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Introduction to industrial robot
General purpose programmable machine human like characteristics. It is mainly used for material handling in an industry. generally used for high volume of production and better quality of product
Definition
A Robot is a mechanical device that some times resembles a human being and is capable of performing a variety often complex human tasks on command or by being programmed in advance it operates automatically or by remote control.
Industrial robots applications
Part handling
Recongnising and storing the parts.
Packing and placing parts.
Loading and unloading the parts.
Part processing
Welding
Spray painting
Flame cutting
Product building
Bolting
Riveting
Seam welding
Recent and future developments
Robots are still developing very quickly. The abilities and easy of use of robot will be improved steadily for at least the next ten years. Major developments will come in the industrial applications. Faster control loops leading to more accurate and faster motion control.
Advantages of industrial robots
Quality
Production
Safety
Savings
Accuracy
Less cost
Disadvantages of industrial robot
Expense
High production cost
Complicated in construction
Power is must
Initial cost is very high
Industrial robot manufacturers
FUNUC Robots
Epson Robots
Kawasaki
KUKA Robotics
Nachi
Yaskawa motoman
Intelligent actuator