Industrial Robotic is one of the rapidly expanding technologies in the industrial sector. Industrial robot refers to the use of robotics technology for the purpose of manufacturing or completing a task in a factory. Industrial robots are highly automated, programmable machines and capable of motion on multiple axes at high speed. There are several types of industrial robots, each of them programmed with different functions that may vary from machine-washing, cutting, assembling, etc. The robot may be operated via remote control, which means it can be left unattended for a number of hours while it is being worked upon. On the other hand, a mobile industrial robotics unit can move around independently, and a truck-mounted unit can stay at the location where it is plugged in, undisturbed, all day long.
Many industries have found industrial robotics extremely beneficial due to its application as a fully automated production facility. Companies can set up an entire factory, complete with automated shelving units, robotic loading systems, as well as automated conveyor systems. Each function will be run by a series of robots, thereby reducing human errors and increasing production efficiency. This type of setup is also popularly known as vertical integration. It is basically a set-up where a particular company produces goods in bulk and stores them vertically, then distributes them horizontally.
The use of industrial robots has grown remarkably popular with other vertical applications also coming up. One such application is that of the robotic arm, which is usually attached to a machine and is used for a large number of purposes. These arms are typically used to help in lifting heavy loads or to clean up large spaces. Other applications include welding and cutting as well as testing and inspection purposes. Recently, in October 2020, ABB introduced IRB 760 handling robot family with a new press tending model with fast and flexible performance for automotive press automation.
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