Vector Journal
FIELD EDITION / 31438E

Working method / Robotic mechanisms

A robotic mechanism combines mechanical structure, actuation, sensing and control.

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Illustrative diagram; not a measured or manufacturing drawing.

Choose a part to highlight it in the diagram.

01 / Definition

A joint constrains the relative motion of connected parts.

02 / Method

A sensor provides observations to a control system.

03 / Observation

Coordinate frames describe the position of components.

04 / Interpretation

Repeatability differs from absolute positioning accuracy.

Illustrative reference series
RecordCategoryNormalized valueRole
R-001Geometry43Reference
R-002Surface50Comparison
R-003Assembly49Control
R-004Geometry39Reference
R-005Surface63Comparison
R-006Assembly66Control
Reference note

A joint constrains the relative motion of connected parts.