Articulated robot

An articulated robot is a robot with rotary joints (e.g. a legged robot or an industrial robot). Articulated robots can range from simple two-jointed structures to systems with 10 or more interacting joints.They are powered by a variety of means, including electric motors.Robots palletizing food (Bakery)Manufacturing of steel bridges, cutting steelFlat-glass handling, heavy duty robot with 500 kg payloadAutomation in foundry industry, heat resistant robotSpot Welding RobotArticulated Robot:See Figure. An articulated robot uses all the three revolute joints to access its work space.Usually the joints are arranged in a “chain”, so that one joint supports another further in the chain.