A manually operated device which when continuously activated, permits motion. Releasing the device shall stop robot motion and motion of associated equipment that may present a hazard. (R15.06)

A cylindrical robot having two parallel rotary joints (horizontally articulated) and provides compliance in one selected plane. (ISO 8373) Note: SCARA derives from Selectively Compliant Arm for Roboti [..]

Variable data measured by sensors and relayed to the controller in a closed-loop system. If the controller receives feedback that lies outside an acceptable range, then an error has occurred. The cont [..]

A method of introducing an object to the workplace by gravity. Usually, a chute or container is so placed that, when work on the part is finished, it will fall or drop into a chute or onto a conveyor [..]

A method of introducing an object to the workplace by gravity. Usually, a chute or container is so placed that, when work on the part is finished, it will fall or drop into a chute or onto a conveyor [..]

A speed (gear) reducer to convert high speed low torque to low speed high torque (see Harmonic Drive, Cyclo Drive, Rotary Vector Drive).

A period of time in which a robot, or production line is shut down due to malfunction or failure. See Uptime.

Joint actuation including no transmission elements i.e. the link is bolted onto the output of the motor.

Joint actuation including no transmission elements i.e. the link is bolted onto the output of the motor.

The number of independent directions or joints of the robot (R15.07), which would allow the robot to move its end effector through the required sequence of motions. For arbitrary positioning, 6 degree [..]