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They are handling robots, which have multifunctional mechanical systems with a simple and usually manual control system, with a fixed sequence or variable sequence. -
Service robots are automated systems that perform useful tasks for people or teams outside of the industrial sector, such as cleaning, transportation, assistance, entertainment, or surveillance. They are divided into professional robots, operating in sectors such as logistics, medicine, or agriculture, and personal or domestic robots, designed for use in the home. -
AI integration is the process of incorporating artificial intelligence technologies into existing systems or workflows to improve functionality, efficiency, and decision-making. It involves defining a problem to be solved, choosing the right type of AI, selecting the right tools, and then integrating, testing, and optimizing the solution. Its benefits include automating routine tasks, -
A sensor on a robot is a device that allows it to perceive the physical world, similar to how human senses perceive the environment. These sensors collect information from the outside world and convert it into electronic signals that the robot's controller can process to make decisions and act appropriately. Without sensors, a robot would be unable to interact with its environment, avoid obstacles, or perform its functions. -
3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that creates three-dimensional objects by successively depositing and solidifying layers of material, based on a digital model. Unlike traditional subtractive methods, 3D printing builds objects from scratch and can use a variety of materials such as plastics, metals, concrete, and even living tissue. It is used for rapid prototyping, custom parts, medical implants, and the low-cost manufacturing of complex products. -
A robot's axes are the moving components that allow for movement and manipulation, granting flexibility and degrees of freedom. The number of axes varies depending on the robot type, determining its dexterity; the most common industrial robots have six axes that function similarly to those of a human arm, while Cartesian robots have linear axes that move in a three-dimensional plane (X, Y, Z). -
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science that develops systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as reasoning, learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. These systems use algorithms and data to process information, identify patterns, make predictions, and act autonomously. Examples of AI include virtual assistants, recommender systems, and self-driving cars. -
The development of cobots has evolved from a research concept in the 1990s to a rapidly growing technology in Industry 4.0, driven by advances in AI, sensors, and machine vision. Their evolution allows them to safely interact with humans, learn from tasks, and perform a variety of industrial applications such as assembly, packaging, quality control, and welding. -
Unimate" refers to two different things: the first industrial robot created in 1961 by George Devol and Joseph Engelberger, which was a manipulator arm for metalworking and welding tasks; and a nutritional supplement from the company Unicity, a yerba mate beverage that helps with mood, energy, satiety, and mental clarity, thanks to its components such as chlorogenic acids and theobromine. -
It is an articulated mechanical device that mimics a human arm to perform repetitive and precise tasks in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and automotive. It consists of a controller, actuators, and a mechanical manipulator, which includes joints. It is equipped with a robotic hand or end effector to perform various functions, such as assembly, welding, or material handling.