Manipulator (device)

 

      Manipulator(device)



In robotics, a manipulator is a device that is used by an operator to modify material without direct physical contact. These applications were originally used to use radioactive or bio hazardous materials, to use robotic weapons, or to access them. In recent times they have been used in a wide variety of applications in welding automation, robotic surgery and aerospace. It is an arm-like mechanism consisting of a series of sections, usually sliding or connected cross-slides, which grasp and move objects with many freedoms.

In industrial ergonomics, a manipulator is a lift-assist device used to lift, tact, and process workers who are too heavy, too hot, too large, or otherwise difficult to handle by hand for single workers. As opposed to vertical lift assist (cranes, panels, etc.), the handles have the ability to reach tight places and remove work pieces. A good example is to remove a large stamped part from the press and place it in a rack or similar container. In welding, column boom manipulators are used to increase discount rates, reduce human error in production errors and other costs.

In addition, manipulator tooling gives the lift the ability to pitch, roll, or spin parts for proper placement. His example is to remove a part from the horizontal press and then stand it for vertical placement in the rack or roll the part to open the back of the part.

Specializedtypes

One of the manipulators is the balance manipulator type MSP-250, which is controlled by the operator. Such manipulations are used in various industries. Where there are special requirements to prevent fires and explosions, they can be driven by compressed air.

Weld manipulators are either open arc or thunk arc. Weld manipulators can be used for horizontal and vertical welding, are robust, have high production capacity, and are flexible in production engineering, making them suitable for worksites. Weld manipulators are commonly used in the manufacture of pipes and sections, but can be used in the clad process with suitable welding jigs.

Examples

Examples of robotic manipulators are:

•           Canadarm

•           Terabot-S by Oceaneering Space Systems

•           SCARA

•           da Vinci Surgical System

See also

•           ANAT Technology (Articulated Nimble Adaptable Trunk)

•           Industrial robots

•           Robotic arm

•           Tele manipulator

 






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