Typically, robots are programmed using some form of structured text similar to a C-style programing language, with the exception of collaborative robots, which tend to be more graphical and user-friendly in design, sometimes relying on human manipulation to ‘ teach’ the robot its process.Įvery robot manufacturer has a slightly different programming language but most industrial robots use a form of structured text (ST) programming. Other robots are optimal for welding or painting applications, or even food handling. Industrial robots are great for picking and placing objects between different manufacturing processes, or when products need to be inspected and sorted. ABB only has a few models of SCARA robots to choose from.
The selective compliance articulated robot arm (SCARA) is a high-speed robot used to pick and place small components quickly, such as in the electronics industry. SCARA robots are excellent for vertical pick-and-place operations. The major downside is the limited payload capacity.įigure 5. The delta robot, sometimes referred to as a spider robot, typically has four or five axes, and is usually capable of higher speeds than other robots. ABB’s delta robots can easily handle high-speed pick-and-place operations. ABB has four collaborative solutions.įigure 4. The collaborative robot is designed to work alongside humans with or without safety guarding. This style of robot is still relatively new to the industrial world. ABB has an extensive model selection of articulating robots, including painting and welding robots.įigure 3. The articulating robot is the most common six-axis robot used in industrial environments. ABB’s IRB 140 industrial 6-axis articulating robot arm. Industrial robots come in many shapes and sizes but there are four main categories common across all brands. They are used in all industries from the medical, automotive, electronic assembly, even some nuclear applications. Image courtesy of ABBĪBB is known around the world for its industrial robots.
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