An industrial robot is a multi-joint manipulator or multi-degree-of-freedom machine device for the industrial field.
It can automatically perform work and rely on its own power and control capabilities to achieve various functions.
The following is a detailed explanation of industrial robots:
Definition and characteristics
* Definition: An industrial robot is a mechatronic device that simulates the functions of human arms, wrists and hands. It can automatically perform repetitive operation tasks by accepting human commands or working according to pre-programmed programs.
* Characteristics: It has the characteristics of programmability, anthropomorphism, versatility, and industrial application. It can not only accept human commands, but also act according to pre-programmed programs or principles formulated according to artificial intelligence technology.
Basic composition
Industrial robots are mainly composed of the following parts:
1. Mechanical body: including the robot's arms, wrists, end effectors, etc., used to perform specific operation tasks.
2. Drive system: Provides power for the robot, usually composed of motors, reducers, transmission devices, etc., to drive the movement of each joint of the robot.
3. Control system: It is the core part of the industrial robot, responsible for receiving and processing information from sensors and actuators, and controlling the robot's motion trajectory and movements.
4. Perception system: including various sensors, used to detect the robot's motion state, position, speed, acceleration and other information, as well as to identify objects and obstacles in the surrounding environment.
Working principle
The working principle of industrial robots mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Teaching and reproduction: teaching the manipulator how to move through two ways: "teaching box" or "hand-in-hand". The controller memorizes the teaching process, and then the robot repeats the teaching action over and over again according to the memory.
2. Programmable control: the staff prepares the control program according to the robot's work tasks and motion trajectories in advance, and then inputs the control program to the robot's controller, starts the control program, and the robot completes the actions specified by the program step by step.
3. Inductive control: the robot's motion state and surrounding environment are detected by sensors, and the robot is controlled and adjusted in real time.
4. Intelligent control: combined with artificial intelligence technology, the robot has the ability to learn and adapt, and can handle more complex tasks.
Application field
The application range of industrial robots is very wide, covering many manufacturing and service industries. Mainly include:
* Automobile manufacturing industry: used for welding, assembly, spraying and other processes of automobile parts.
* Electronic and electrical industry: used for mounting, testing, sorting and other processes of electronic components.
* Metal forming: integrated with forming machine tools to improve processing efficiency, precision and safety.
* Rubber and plastic industry: used for injection molding, handling, palletizing and other processes of plastic raw materials.
* Food industry: used for food packaging, picking, palletizing and other processes.
* Other fields: such as chemicals, glass, household appliances, tobacco, etc.
Development trend
With the continuous advancement of technology and the expansion of application scenarios, the development trend of industrial robots is mainly manifested in intelligence, diversification, flexibility, human-machine collaboration and expansion of application fields. Specifically:
* Intelligence: Possessing learning and adaptability, able to handle more complex tasks.
* Diversification: Expanding to more fields, such as medical health, logistics warehousing, agriculture, etc.
* Flexibility: Able to perceive and identify objects in real time, respond accordingly, and achieve autonomous operation and adjustment.
* Human-machine collaboration: Closer cooperation with humans to improve work efficiency.
* Expansion of application areas: Play an important role in more fields, such as food processing, pharmaceutical production, etc.
In summary, industrial robots are an important tool for modern industrial automation, and are of great significance in improving production efficiency, reducing costs, and improving working conditions.