Module 1 : Introduction to robotics
Lecture 3 : Industrial Manipulators & AGVs


Figure 3.2.4 Articulated Arm

   
Articulated type main body robot(typical human arm) (RRR Type )(See Figure 3.2.4)
 
 

Figure 3.2.5 -SCARA Robot.

SCARA robot – This also has a cylindrical work space. RRP main body. Such robots were used to assemble the SONY walkman. The “P” is for raising and lowering the end effector. Otherwise all the motion is in a horizontal plane. (See Figures 3.2.5)

 
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