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Types of Robots

• Robots are categorized based on their design, function, and applications.
• Different types include gantry, polar, articulated, parallel, vehicle, mobile, swarm, and humanoid.
• Each type has unique characteristics that make it suitable for specific tasks.

Gantry Robots

• Gantry robots are multi-axis systems moving linearly along X, Y, and Z axes.
• Primarily used for high-precision and repetitive tasks.
• Applications include material handling (loading/unloading, palletizing), welding, painting, and inspection.
• Advantages include scalability, high payload capacity, and versatility.

Polar Robots

• Polar robots have a spherical work envelope and a rotating base.
• Precise movement using a rotating arm and a prismatic joint.
• Compact design, offering flexible reach.
• Common in automotive industries for welding and material handling in limited spaces.
• Efficient for tasks in tight spaces or with large-radius movements.

Articulated Robots

• These robots resemble human arms with multiple rotary joints.
• Excellent flexibility and reach, highly adaptable.
• Used in various applications, including assembly lines (electronics, automotive), welding, and painting.
• Also used in healthcare for surgical and rehabilitation procedures.
• Advanced systems, such as Da Vinci Surgical robots, are notable.

Parallel Robots

• Parallel robots utilize multiple arms connected to a common base.
• Known for high-speed operation and precision.
• Applications include pick-and-place operations (food packaging, electronics), assembly of small parts, and specialized machining tasks.
• Feature lightweight structure and high speed, making them efficient for specific tasks.

Vehicle Robots

• These robots are autonomous or semi-autonomous for transport and logistics.
• Include Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and mobile robots.
• Equipped with advanced features like SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) for autonomy in navigating their environment.
• Applications include warehouse automation, agriculture (using drones or tractors), and military reconnaissance (using unmanned ground vehicles).
• Advantages include adaptable navigation, reduced human intervention, and high efficiency.

Mobile Robots

• Robots capable of navigating their environment using wheels, legs, or tracks.
• Rely on sensors for mapping and collision avoidance.
• Applications span logistics, exploration, and search-and-rescue missions.
• Core designs utilize LiDAR, GPS, and computer vision for obstacle avoidance.
• Notable example: Boston Dynamics' Spot robot.

Swarm Robots

• A group of robots working collaboratively to achieve common objectives.
• Inspired by natural swarms like bees or ants.
• Operate based on decentralized communication and collaboration.
• Applications range from surveillance and monitoring to search-and-rescue operations and cooperative cleaning in large spaces.
• Advantages include scalability, robustness, and adaptability (high scalability and adaptability).

Humanoid Robots

• Designed to resemble human appearance and behavior, used in social and research contexts.
• Simulates human motion for intuitive interaction.
• Applications include human-robot interaction for education and elderly care, disaster response, and navigation in environments.
• Real-life examples include Sophia (social interaction) and ASIMO (assistance tasks) robots.
• Enhanced cognitive capabilities are often a development focus.

AGV Robots (Automated Guided Vehicle)

• Specifically designed for improving material transport and distribution processes in factories and warehouses.
• Operate autonomously along pre-established routes or paths defined by QR codes.
• Can adapt to various industry types, operating indoors and outdoors.
• Built-in lifting mechanisms allow for materials handling.

Classification of Robots

• A structured overview of robotics from the textbook "Elements of Robotics" by Mordechai Ben-Ari and Francesco Mondada.
• Covers a variety of robot classifications and their components.