Components

A robot system usually includes following components:

Hardware

  • robot arm
  • drive system with its components
  • control cabinet
  • teach pendant
  • grippers and tools (end effectors)
  • security devices
  • internal sensors
  • external sensors

Software

  • robot control (software)
  • user program
  • programming- and simulation system
A robot is consisting of mechanical, electrical and software components.

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