This industrial robot configuration has the robot’s tool moving in a linear motion along each of the ______________coordinates (x, y, z). This type of configuration can sweep out a box-like work envelope.

The tool motion created by this configuration sweeps out a workspace shaped like a sphere. It has its tool rotate around a central axis, and the tool can also rotate around a second axis which is placed at a 90 degree angle on the central axis. In addition, the tool can move back and forth along an axis.

This type of robot is the most commonly pictured when referring to an industrial robot. As a minimum, it needs to have at least a shoulder joint, an elbow joint, and a wrist joint. Many examples of these configurations can have both major and minor axes.

Can move the robot’s tool the fastest of all of the robot configuration types. It uses parallel linkages to allow its tool to quickly sweep out its workspace.

This type of actuator uses a pump to pressurize hydraulic fluid. Valves release the fluid through hydraulic hoses. The pressure in the hoses can cause the shaft of a hydraulic cylinder to move out or move in. The pressure in the hoses can also cause the shaft of a rotational hydraulic actuator to spin

The actuators uses an air compressor to pressurize air. Valves release the air pressure through pneumatic tubing. The air pressure in the tubing can cause the shaft of a pneumatic cylinder to move out or move in. The pressure in the pneumatic tubing can also cause the shaft of a pneumatic rotary actuator to spin.

These are actuators that convert electrical energy into rotational mechanical energy that causes a shaft to spin. There are electric motors that are powered by Direct Current (DC), such as the motor in a cordless drill. Electric motors can also be powered by Alternating Current (AC), such as all of the household appliances listed above.

There are two ways in which an actuator can move a component on a robot. One way is to have an actuator directly connected to the component. This is called

Complete the sentence: For example, if a robot needs to lift a very ______ load it may use hydraulics. If it needs to move parts very ________it may use pneumatics. However, nearly all robots use some type of electric motor as an ________. These actuators may be powering the robot component either by a direct drive or an indirect drive.