What Are Articulated Robot Arms?
An articulated robot arm is a robot with rotary joints. Also known as jointed-arm robots, these versatile systems can be used for a wide variety of robotic applications.
The articulated robot arm has a trunk, shoulder, upper arm, forearm, and wrist. With the ability to rotate all joints, most of these robots have six degrees of freedom.
Understanding the Six Axes of Movement
- Axis 1 - Arm sweeps from side to side
- Axis 2 - Shoulder moves forward and backward
- Axis 3 - Elbow moves up and down
- Axis 4 - Middle of forearm pivots up and down
- Axis 5 - Wrist moves up and down
- Axis 6 - Wrist sweeps from side to side
Movement is made in three ways: pitch (up and down movement), yaw (right and left movement), and roll (rotation). This mobility allows articulated robots to be used for tasks such as welding, painting, and assembly.
Available Brands and Integration Services
Robots.com sells and integrates many brand name articulated robot arms:
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