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Industrial robot types
At igus® you have everything you need for cost-effective process automation from a single source: entire robot arms or individual components for individual solutions or extensions to existing applications.
So that you can get started with automation even faster, there is a suitable control unit including free software for every robot type. This saves time, money and nerves!
But what robot type is right for you and your application? There are many factors that influence the selection of the most suitable robot so hopefully this overview will help!
Types of robots by igus®
What type of robot is the right one for your application?
Are you unsure which type of robot is right for your project? A free consultation will make things clear.
Areas of application for robots - practical examples
Depending on the robot, different areas of application are possible: from dosing robots for trade to harvesting machines in agriculture to automated quality control.
Our partner DOBOT gives away a robot arm!
igus's RBTX platform partnered up with DOBOT at an event earlier in the year, hosted at the igus UK office. Multiple partners attended showcasing their products, all of which are shown on the RBTX site. At the event, Bob Hinchcliffe at 3D Food Robotics won a DOBOT robot arm worth over £5000. Read more here!
Frequently asked questions about industrial robots
There are multiple types of robots for different applications and purposes. Common types of industrial robots are;
- Delta/parallel robots: Ideal for pick-and-place applications.
- Articulated robot arms: Robots with multiple axes to offer flexibility, used for a wide variety of applications with complex, repetitive tasks that require precision
- SCARA robots: for industries that require fast and flexible movement, used for assembly and joining tasks.
- Cartesian/ linear gantry robots: used in repetitive, linear motion tasks. Available as line, room and flat gantries.
- Collaborative robots: designed to work alongside humans safely, for automating tasks.
Almost all industries can benefit from using robots, as they are designed to help automate tasks. Popular industries include manufacturing/ logistics, agriculture, and electronics.
Industrial robot prices vary depending on multiple factors such as maximum load capacity, speed, size, and installation. igus® robots and the automation range are designed to be low-cost solutions for industrial and service applications.
Robots are used within the manufacturing industry primarily to perform repetitive tasks. This includes assembly, welding, material handling, cutting, packaging and more.
igus® offer robot control software that enables simple robot programming of our robots and control systems for free. Find out more here.
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