Robot Classification

Robots are being classified on the basis of their physical configuration and control systems adopted. These classifications are described in brief as follows:

Classification on the Basis of Physical Configurations

• Cartesian configuration,
• Cylindrical configuration,
• Polar configuration, and
• Jointed-arm configuration.

Classification based on Control Systems

• Point-to-point (PTP) control robot
• Continuous-path (CP) control robot
• Controlled-path robot