Selecting the right robot for your manufacturing task
| Type | DOF | Payload | Accuracy | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Axis Articulated | 6 | 5-1000 kg | +-0.02-0.2mm | General, welding, painting |
| SCARA | 4 | 1-50 kg | +-0.01-0.05mm | Pick & place, assembly |
| Delta (Spider) | 3-4 | 0.1-10 kg | +-0.1mm | High speed pick & place |
| Collaborative (Cobot) | 6-7 | 3-30 kg | +-0.03-0.1mm | Safe human interaction |
| Gantry/Cartesian | 3 | 10-2000 kg | +-0.05-0.5mm | Heavy, large payload |