Industrial Robots

What is the primary purpose of an industrial robot according to the Robot Institute of America?

To automate all tasks in a manufacturing process

To provide a multifunctional manipulator for a specific industry

To perform a single task repeatedly

To move material, parts, tools, or specialized devices through variable programmed motions (correct)

What is the typical number of degrees of freedom in an industrial robot?

9

6 (correct)

3

12

What type of joint allows motion along a circular arc between two links?

Prismatic joint

Rotational joint

Revolute joint (correct)

Linear joint

What is the name of the robot configuration that has all three joints as prismatic?

Cartesian configuration Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the volume of space reachable by the end-effector mount of a robot?

Workspace Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the first three joint types in categorizing industrial robots?

To determine the robot's mechanical configuration Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a Cartesian workspace?

It is a simple 'box' with width, depth, and height. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a Cartesian robot?

Its axes are hard to seal. Signup and view all the answers

What is the configuration of a cylindrical robot?

First joint is revolute, next two joints are prismatic. Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of a cylindrical robot?

It has a large workspace for its size. Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a spherical workspace?

It is shaped like parts of an orange peel. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a spherical robot?

It has a short vertical reach. Signup and view all the answers

What is the configuration of an anthropomorphic robot?

First three joints are revolute or rotational. Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of an anthropomorphic robot?

It has a large workspace for its size. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the KR 1000 titan?

It is the strongest and biggest 6-axis robot available. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of an anthropomorphic robot?

It has small errors in the first few joints that are amplified at the end-effector. Signup and view all the answers

Industrial Robots - Configurations and Types

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