Robot arms perform jobs like welding, assembly, painting, and picking and placing items in manufacturing. They also handle tasks such as palletizing, packaging, and material handling. In other fields, they are used for precise medical procedures, research, and inspections.
Welding and painting: Robot arms are used for tasks that require precision and consistency, such as welding car parts or painting surfaces in factories.
Assembly: They assemble components of a product, which can include anything from car parts to electronics.
Pick and place: Robots pick up individual objects, like electronic components or goods on a conveyor, and move them to a different location.
Packaging and palletizing: They pack products into boxes, place items onto pallets, and load/unload materials.
Material handling: This includes moving heavy or bulky machinery and materials around a facility.
Inspection: Robot arms can be equipped with vision systems to inspect products for quality control in real-time.
Machine tending: They can load and unload parts into machines, allowing them to operate more continuously.