parallel manipulators
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Comparative Analysis of Serial and Parallel Robot Mechanisms for Industrial Automation
Abstract: Serial and parallel manipulators represent two major mechanical architectures in industrial automation, each with distinct strengths and trade-offs. This study presents a detailed comparative analysis of serial-chain (open-kinematic) robots and parallel-kinematic manipulators (PKMs) with a focus on industrial automation tasks. It covers kinematics, static accuracy and stiffness, dynamics and actuation requirements, control and calibration burdens, workspace and singularity behaviour, and practical industrial considerations (cost, integration, safety, maintenance). Serial robots, exemplified …
Published in International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–26 Read article