The robotic hand is a programmable mechanical arm, which resembles the function of a human arm. Engineers can design it as an individual robot. Or they can attach it to an even more complex robot to perform more advanced tasks.
We use robots everywhere in industrial organizations. For example, we use them in warehouses, energy plants, and hospitals. We also use robots in laboratories, research and exploration sites, and even outer space. Read on to learn how the robotic arm can benefit humans.
Quality and precise accuracy
Most industrial robots are in the form of a robotic arm. The robotic arm is mechanical with computerized controls. It's designed to carry out a repetitive task with high accuracy and great precision. Hence, it delivers improved and consistent product quality in the industrial sector.
Humans use robotic arms for precise accuracy in several areas of production. These areas include welding, spray painting, assembling products, and cutting and finishing.
How does a robotic arm work?
The standard robotic arm has several metal sections with joints. A computer guides the robot by turning individual step motors, which connect to each of the joints. Some very large arms use pneumatics and hydraulics.
Step motors move in precise increments, unlike ordinary motors. Thus, the computer can make exact movements of the arm. It makes it possible to repeat the exact movement again and again.
Industrial applications use six main types of robots. These types are SCARA, Cartesian, Delta, Cylindrical, Polar, and Vertically Articulated. Several other types of robot configurations exist.
Each robot type offers a different joint configuration. We refer to the joints in the arm as "axes." Standard industrial robots are articulated and feature six "axes of freedom." Six-axis robots are ideal for:
- · Spot Welding
- · Arc Welding
- · Machine Tending
- · Material Handling
- · Other Applications
Enhance the efficiency, speed and production rate
The mechanical nature of a robotic arm makes the equipment efficient. The computerized control technology makes it work faster than human labor. Its speed and efficiency in lines of production results in higher production rates.
Unlike humans, robots are also useful when mounted upside down from the ceiling. This configuration leads to a saving in floor space.
Ability to work in inhospitable environments
The ability to work in an inhospitable environment is one of the advantages of the robotic arm. Some tasks can expose humans to harmful toxins. Others are hazardous, risk lives, or are too dirty for humans to do.
Such tasks are ideal for robotics for the sake of human safety. An example is spray paint because spray fumes are dangerous when inhaled by humans but not with a robot. They can also do daunting tasks such as defusing bombs and cleaning sewers.
Freedom from human limitation
Humans can get bored after doing a task for a long time. This is especially true when it is a repetitive task.
Boredom alone can make some lose concentration while doing the task. It leads to inaccuracy and low-quality production.
With robotics, there's no boredom to interfere with function. Robots have higher accuracy and maintain high-quality production. The rate of production is also not affected since the robotic arm can work without getting tired.
The introduction of the developed robotic arm in production industries has increased production. It has also improved quality assurance.
With the robotic arm, companies can achieve better solutions in handling products. Robotics also reduce operational costs.
So what is the end goal of robotic technology? Is it to become super-humans? Is it to build robots that work as human slaves? Is it to find less invasive, infallible ways of performing surgery? Is it to treat injuries?
Well, we can approach this science in several ways. It's almost impossible to tell what the future of robotic technology holds.
