Vertical multi-joint robot
The articulated robot has a large working range, and it can place the end-of-arm tool on a nearly infinite number of planes at almost any angle, so it is very versatile. In welding, for example, an articulated robot is more consistent and repeatable than a human can do with any welding technique. When the workpiece is in a fixed position, the welding tip can be precisely positioned at the optimum distance, angle and speed. Even if the workpiece is not perpendicular to the robot base, the robot can use 3D lasers and machine vision for accurate, repeatable inspection. Other applications for articulated robots include painting, drilling, tapping, cutting, pick and place, material handling, packaging and assembly.
