The Structure And Difference Between Industrial Robots And Cobot

When it comes to the structure of industrial robot arms and collaborative robots, there are some clear differences.

•  Industrial robot arms usually adopt a rigid joint structure, consisting of three to six joints, each of which controls the movement through motors, reducers, encoders and other driving devices. This design enables industrial robot arms to perform high-precision and high-speed movements in three-dimensional space to complete repetitive and high-precision industrial manufacturing tasks. The structure of industrial robot arms is usually stable and strong to ensure its motion accuracy and high speed under high load and high speed.

•  Collaborative robots, on the other hand, usually adopt flexible joint structures, with soft, elastic shells and joints to reduce the risk of collision when working with human workers, and can show some flexibility and plasticity in the work. Cobots are often equipped with sensors and vision systems to sense and recognize the surroundings and the location of human workers in real time, so as to make corresponding movements and action adjustments.

• In terms of flexibility, collaborative robots are generally more flexible because they can work closely with human workers in different work scenarios without the need for complex safety measures. Cobots typically have lower speeds and forces, making them safer when in contact with human workers. In addition, cobots often have a small size and weight, making it easy to move and adapt.
• Industrial robot arms usually have higher advantages in terms of accuracy and production efficiency, because they are designed for high-precision and high-speed industrial manufacturing, and can be precisely operated and controlled on complex production lines to improve production efficiency and product quality.

In general, industrial robot arms and collaborative robots have obvious differences in structure, and each is suitable for different application scenarios and needs. Industrial robot arms stand out in terms of precision and productivity, while collaborative robots have advantages in terms of flexibility and safety.