Below, shows an example of a robot arm that can be typical of those found in factory floors.

Robot arms are commonly found in car manufacturing and laboratories, amongst other places.

Click here to see an example of a robot arm in a lab.

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These types of robots are very flexible and can easily be re-programmed

The arm has many different parts:

• waist
• elbow
• Shoulder
• end effector (where many tools can be attached to do different jobs
• wrist

Tasks

Using the parts listed above, copy the diagram below and Label the parts indicated.

End effectors

An end effector is a tool that can be a replacement for a hand . It allows the robot arm to do a variety of tasks. An example of an end effector could be a gripper or a welding rod.   Name 3 other suitable end effectors for a robot arm

True or false?

Read these statements. In your jotter, write down all the statements that you think are true.

Robotic systems are used in industry because:

1. They speed up the process of manufacture;
2. They do not need to be programmed
3. They enable tasks to be performed in hazardous environments;
4. They can perform, without breaks, tasks which humans would find boring or repetitive;
5. They are inexpensive to purchase
6. They can fix themselves.
7. They are more efficient than humans;
8. They reduce costs over time;
9. They are more accurate than humans.
10. They enjoy doing the work