Industrial Robotics

Industrial Robotics

1. Industrial Robot

   • reprogrammable device
   • manipulate and transport parts/tools
   • specific manufacturing tasks
   • variable programmed motions
   • main type of robot
   • eg Spray Painting
     • health and safety
     • increased quality
     • increased efficiency
     • increased uniformity and consistency
     • reduce material waste
     • reduce cost

2. Teleoperator

   • robotic device
   • controlled from a distance by human operator
   • provide safety for operator e.g. radioactive
   • manually controlled not autonomous

3. service robot

   • second main type of robot
   • security, medical, cleaning, underwater, space, leisure, entertainment

4. Costs

   • £10,000 to £50,000
   • general cost of robot
   • peripheral equipment like robot cell
   • Development costs

5. Main Components

   • Controller
   • End Effector
   • Arm
   • Drivers