Robot Axes and Pathways 280

Robot Axes and Pathways provides an overview of the ways industrial robots move. The axes of the Cartesian coordinate system are used to describe robot movement. Robots may travel along linear axes or around rotational axes by using both revolute and prismatic joints. The number of joints a robot has is equal to the number of axes it can move along. Robots move through three-dimensional (3D) space by following a collection of points known as a path. Trajectories, or time-based paths, allow industrial robots to perform smooth, coordinated operations while avoiding collisions. After taking this class, users will be able to describe robot motion and the methods used to define, calculate, and plan robot movements. This information is necessary for understanding robot positioning and how it enables robots to perform smooth, efficient tasks.