Industrial robots include articulated arms, SCARA, delta, and collaborative robots. Key topics:
- Payload, reach, accuracy: size the robot for your task.
- End-of-arm tooling: grippers, suction, welders, custom tools.
- Safety: risk assessment, emergency stops, light curtains, speed & separation monitoring.
- Integration: cell layout, PLC/fieldbus, vision, and cycle-time analysis.
Start with a pilot cell, measure OEE, and build standards for programming, maintenance, and training.