Industrial robots can be classified in different ways. The following is an introduction to several common classification methods and types of industrial robots:
1. Based on the degree of freedom of operation:
-Tandem robot: With a single continuous operating degree of freedom, it moves along a straight line.
-Parallel robot: With multiple operating degrees of freedom, it can perform complex movements and flexible operations through simultaneous movement of various joints.
2. According to the application field:
-Welding robot: used for welding work, capable of completing tasks such as automatic welding, spot welding, arc welding, etc.
-Handling robot: used for handling and loading and unloading items, commonly used in material handling work on production lines.
-Assembly robot: used for product assembly, capable of picking, positioning, and assembling components.
-Loading and unloading robot: used to move materials from one workstation to another, commonly used for loading and unloading operations of equipment such as injection molding machines.
-Spraying robot: used for painting work, which can achieve automatic spraying and painting operations.
-Measurement and inspection robot: used for detecting product quality and conducting dimensional measurements, commonly used in quality inspection work.
3. According to the structural form:
-Humanoid robot: Its appearance imitates the shape of humans, with parts such as head, body, arms, legs, etc., and can perform actions and operations similar to humans.
-Collaborative robots: designed to work together with humans, capable of safe interaction with humans, commonly used to complete collaborative tasks together.
-Sliding robot: With a platform and sliding structure, it can perform translation and rotation movements within the working area.
-SCARA robot: With two rotational degrees of freedom and one vertical movement degree of freedom, it is suitable for tasks such as assembly, handling, and spraying.
4. According to the control method:
-Servo control robot: Use servo motors and encoders and other equipment for precise position and speed control.
-Programming control robot: By guiding the robot's movement and operation through programming, it can flexibly achieve different tasks.
These are just some common classification methods and types of industrial robots, but there are actually more classification methods and specific types of industrial robots to meet different industrial application needs.