Manipulator classification

The technical device used to reproduce the functions of the human hand is called a manipulator. Manipulator is an automatic mechanical device that imitates part of the action of the human hand and realizes automatic grabbing, handling or operation according to a given program, trajectory and requirements.

Manipulators are generally divided into three categories

The first type is a general-purpose manipulator that does not require manual operation. It is an independent device that is not attached to a host, and it can be programmed according to the needs of the task to complete the specified operations. It is characterized by the performance of local ordinary machinery, but also has a general-purpose machine, a ternary machine that can only be remembered.

The second category: it is called manipulator that needs to be done manually. It originated in the atomic, military industry. He used a manipulator to complete the obtained work, and later developed to use a radio signal manipulator to explore the moon. Forging manipulators used in industry also fall into this category'

The third category: it is a special manipulator, mainly attached to the automatic machine tool or automatic line, to solve the machine tool loading and unloading and workpiece delivery.