Engineering: Robotics

Robot Arm Joints and Motion

Combining joint rotations to move the hand

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  1. How a Robot Arm Moves

    Let's see how a robot arm turns its joints to move its hand.

  2. Six Joints

    Most industrial robots have six joints. These are called six axes.

  3. Motors and Encoders

    Each joint is turned by a motor, and a sensor called an encoder measures its angle.

  4. Combining Rotations

    Combining the joint rotations determines the position and direction of the hand at the tip.

  5. Computing Angles

    To bring the hand to its target, the controller calculates the joint angles. This is called inverse kinematics.

  6. Following the Path

    Then, all the joints move together, carrying the hand along the planned path.

  7. Many Factory Jobs

    From welding and painting to assembly and picking, they are used in many factories.

  8. Moving by Combining Joints

    A robot arm moves its hand precisely by calculating the angles of its joints.

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