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In the field of industrial automation, handling robots and loading and unloading robots are common automation equipment that can effectively improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, and improve the working environment. However, many people confuse them and believe that the two are the same thing. In fact, handling robots and loading and unloading robots are two different types of robots, with significant differences in their functions, application scenarios, and working principles. The handling robot is mainly responsible for material handling work, such as moving materials from one location to another, while the loading and unloading robot is mainly responsible for material loading and unloading work, such as removing materials from the production line or placing materials on the production line. In other words, the handling robot tends to move more horizontally, while the loading and unloading robot tends to move more vertically.
The following are the main differences between handling robots and loading and unloading robots:
The handling robot is mainly responsible for material handling work, such as moving materials from one location to another. Mobile robots usually have a moving base and can move freely within the factory building. The loading and unloading robots are mainly responsible for the loading and unloading of materials, such as removing materials from the production line or placing materials on the production line. Loading and unloading robots are usually fixed in a certain position, mainly responsible for moving up and down, and performing material grabbing and placement operations.
Mobile robots are widely used in various industrial scenarios, such as automobile manufacturing, logistics warehousing, electronic manufacturing, etc. They can be used for material handling, loading and unloading, transportation and other work. Loading and unloading robots are mainly used for material loading and unloading work on production lines, such as taking materials off the production line and placing them on the packaging line, or taking materials off the packaging line and placing them on pallets.
Handling robots typically have mobile bases, such as wheeled or tracked bases, that can move freely within the factory building. And the loading and unloading robots are usually fixed in a certain position, such as next to the production line or next to the shelves.
Handling robots typically use navigation technologies such as laser navigation, visual navigation, etc., which can autonomously move within the factory building and avoid obstacles. And the loading and unloading robots are usually controlled by PLC, which controls the robot's motion trajectory through pre-set programs to complete the loading and unloading operations.
The load capacity of handling robots is usually relatively large, and they can handle heavy materials. The load capacity of loading and unloading robots is usually relatively small, mainly used for handling lighter materials.
The precision requirements for handling robots are usually relatively low, as they only need to transport materials to designated locations. And the precision requirements for loading and unloading robots are relatively high, because they need to accurately place materials in designated positions, such as placing materials on the production line or in packaging boxes.
Handling robots and loading and unloading robots are important equipment in the field of industrial automation, each with different functions and application scenarios. Choosing the appropriate type of robot can effectively improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, and improve the working environment.
If you want to learn more about handling robots and loading and unloading robots, or need to purchase industrial automation equipment, please feel free to contact Jiangsu Stek Intelligent Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The company focuses on the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of industrial robots, robotic arms, palletizing machines, automatic palletizing conveyor lines, automatic packaging lines, automatic transportation lines, automatic loading and unloading equipment, and can provide you with professional solutions.
