A basic robotic system consists of an industrial manipulator (robot arm), a tool (such as a gripper or welding device), sensors, peripherals, a safety system, etc.
The commonly accepted prerequisites for implementing robots are the so-called 4D operations:
Key areas of industrial robotics
Robotic palletizing
Main prerequisites:
- shortage and instability of the workforce
- need for high productivity in the area
- requirement for precise, pattern-based stacking
Compared to a conventional palletizer, a robot offers greater flexibility and can be reconfigured for other tasks if necessary.
Robotic welding
Main prerequisites:
- shortage of skilled welders
- need for high productivity in the area
- variability in weld quality
Robotic welding can ensure consistent quality and greater flexibility compared to automatic equipment without a robotic manipulator.
Robotic machine tending
Modern factories often use CNC machines, such as lathes and milling machines.
These machines need to be serviced by operators who load a workpiece into the machine and remove it once the operation is complete.
However, as skilled workers are becoming increasingly difficult to find, companies are introducing robots into their workshops to compensate for the labor shortage, ensure high productivity, and improve workplace safety.
Robotic painting and coating
Robotic painting makes it possible to:
- reduce material costs through even application
- ensure consistent coating quality
- improve workplace safety
- achieve high productivity
