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Industrial robots are programmable multifunctional
mechanical devices designed to move material, parts, tools, or specialized
devices through variable programmed motions to perform a variety of
tasks. Robots are generally used to perform unsafe, hazardous, highly
repetitive, and unpleasant tasks. They have many different functions
such as material handling, assembly, welding, machine tool load and
unload functions, painting, spraying, and so forth.
Studies indicate that many robot accidents occur during non-routine operating conditions,
such as programming, maintenance, testing, setup, or adjustment. During many of
these operations the worker may
temporarily be within the robot's working envelope where unintended operations
could result in injuries.
The following questions link to information relevant to
robotics in the workplace.
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