Hardware Design of the Serial Link Manipulator System

This paper provides a look at the role of automation in the course of technological progress. An overview is made of such automation tools as manipulators. The advantages of serial link manipulators are discussed. The problem of inertia in the motion of the kinematic chain of massive serial link manipulators is posed. Working areas are compared in general for manipulators of serial link and parallel structure. The analysis of the arrangement of a link-type manipulator and its components such as: manipulation system, executive link, drives, movement device, control device, program control system, communication system and information-measuring system is carried out. It outlines why the choice of drives is so important when designing a manipulator. In addition, the classification of drives in terms of manipulator application is described in more detail. Particular attention is paid to the classification of drives according to the type of energy they use. Conclusions are made about the ethical significance of using manipulators as a substitute for real workers in relation to the growing popularity of the concept of humanity in society.