Abstract: A robot includes a speed reducer that increases a first torque output from a motor and outputs a second torque, a torque sensor including an output part that outputs the second torque output from the speed reducer, and a sensor part that detects at least a torque applied to the output part, and a damper that is positioned in a transmission path of the second torque from the speed reducer to the torque sensor and damps transmission of the second torque.

Abstract: A coating system includes coating robots configured to coat a vehicle, and an operation robot. The operation robot includes a first arm configured to turn around a first axis; a second arm configured to turn around a second axis parallel to the first axis; a third arm configured to turn around a third axis parallel to the first axis; a fourth arm configured to turn around a fourth axis perpendicular to the first axis; a fifth arm configured to turn around a fifth axis parallel to the fourth axis; and a tip jig is supported at the fifth arm and is configured to turn around a sixth axis. The sixth axis is selectively parallel to the fifth axis or perpendicular to a plane which includes the fourth axis and the fifth axis.

Abstract: A coating system includes coating robots configured to coat a vehicle, and an operation robot. The operation robot includes a first arm configured to turn around a first axis; a second arm configured to turn around a second axis parallel to the first axis; a third arm configured to turn around a third axis parallel to the first axis; a fourth arm configured to turn around a fourth axis perpendicular to the first axis; a fifth arm configured to turn around a fifth axis parallel to the fourth axis; and a tip jig is supported at the fifth arm and is configured to turn around a sixth axis. The sixth axis is selectively parallel to the fifth axis or perpendicular to a plane which includes the fourth axis and the fifth axis.

Abstract: A coating system includes: a plurality of coating robots fixed in a coating booth, the plurality of coating robots being configured to coat a vehicle conveyed in a predetermined conveyance direction; and a fixed-type operation robot fixed in the coating booth on an upstream side or a downstream side of the plurality of coating robots in the conveyance direction, the fixed-type operation robot being configured to operate an open/close member provided at a front or a rear portion of the vehicle, the fixed-type operation robot including a first arm turning around a vertical axis.

Abstract: A robot system includes a robot arm including arms and joint parts such that each of the joint parts is connecting two arms, and an auxiliary arm including links, joints and sensors such that each of the joints is connecting two links and that the sensors detect rotation angles of the joints. The auxiliary arm has an end attached to the robot arm at a position which includes multiple joint parts of the joint parts from a base end side to a front end side of the robot arm such that the auxiliary arm follows movement of the robot arm.

Abstract: A robot includes a base, a first arm, a second arm, a first motor, and a second motor. The first arm is disposed on the base and swingable about a first axis. The second arm is disposed on the first arm and swingable about a second axis. The first motor moves the first arm about the first axis. The second motor moves the second arm about the second axis. The first and second motors each include a body and a protrusion. The body has an axial dimension in a direction along an output shaft of each motor and a perpendicular dimension in a direction approximately perpendicular to the output shaft. The axial dimension is smaller than the perpendicular dimension. The protrusion protrudes from a surface of the body in a direction along the output shaft and is disposed at a position displaced from the output shaft.

Abstract: A robot includes a base. A turnable portion is mounted on the base and turnable about a first axis approximately perpendicular to an installation surface on which the base is disposed. An arm is mounted on the turnable portion and swingable about a second axis parallel to the installation surface. A first motor is accommodated in the turnable portion and moves the turnable portion about the first axis. A first motor includes a body and a protrusion. The body has an axial dimension that is in a direction along an output shaft of the first motor and that is smaller than a perpendicular dimension in a direction approximately perpendicular to the output shaft. The protrusion protrudes from a surface of the body in a direction along the output shaft and is displaced from the output shaft. A second motor moves the arm about the second axis.

Abstract: A robot according to embodiments includes a speed reducer, a first shaft, a rotary electric machine, a second shaft, and a brake. The speed reducer reduces and outputs rotation to be input into an input unit. The first shaft is connected to the input unit. The rotary electric machine rotates the first shaft. The second shaft is connected to the input unit. The brake regulates the rotation of the second shaft.

Abstract: A robot system according to embodiments includes a robot and a control unit. The robot includes a plurality of movable units that operate in a predetermined direction and links connected to the movable units, and the control unit controls an operation of the movable units of the robot. Moreover, the robot system transfers a detachable member mounted on a predetermined movable unit by causing a movable unit other than the predetermined movable unit to operate in a state where the predetermined movable unit is stopped.

Abstract: A robot arm includes an extensible/retractable arm unit, which is configured to extend and retract in a horizontal direction and provided with a pulley arranged in a tip end portion thereof, and a robot hand rotatably connected to the tip end portion of the extensible/retractable arm unit through the pulley. The robot arm further includes a belt drive device including one or more drive power sources, which are arranged close to the robot hand and configured to directly drive a belt wound around the pulley.

Abstract: A substrate transfer robot includes an extensible/retractable arm unit, a robot hand and a sensor unit. The extensible/retractable arm unit is configured to extend and retract in a horizontal direction. The robot hand is provided with prongs for holding a substrate. The robot hand includes a base end portion rotatably connected to a tip end portion of the extensible/retractable arm unit. The sensor unit is arranged to be rotated by a rotating force of the robot hand. The sensor unit is configured to, when rotated, intersect a lateral end portion of the substrate held by the prongs when seen in a plan view and to detect a lateral end position of the substrate.

Abstract: A transfer robot includes a hand section, a horizontal arm mechanism, and a lift mechanism. An object is to be placed on the hand section. The horizontal arm mechanism is connected to the hand section and includes at least two rotary joints. The horizontal arm mechanism is configured to extend and contract so as to move the hand section along one direction. The lift mechanism is configured to move the horizontal arm mechanism up and down and includes a plurality of link mechanisms disposed on a base member. The horizontal arm mechanism is disposed between parts of the lift mechanism when the horizontal arm mechanism is moved to a lowest position.

Abstract: A robot system according to embodiments includes a robot and a control unit. The robot includes a plurality of movable units that operate in a predetermined direction and links connected to the movable units, and the control unit controls an operation of the movable units of the robot. Moreover, the robot system transfers a detachable member mounted on a predetermined movable unit by causing a movable unit other than the predetermined movable unit to operate in a state where the predetermined movable unit is stopped.

Abstract: A robot according to embodiments includes a speed reducer, a first shaft, a rotary electric machine, a second shaft, and a brake. The speed reducer reduces and outputs rotation to be input into an input unit. The first shaft is connected to the input unit. The rotary electric machine rotates the first shaft. The second shaft is connected to the input unit. The brake regulates the rotation of the second shaft.

Abstract: A robot includes a rotating electrical machine and a brake. The brake is configured to restrict rotation of the rotating electrical machine. The brake includes a brake plate, a plurality of pressing members, at least one biasing member, and an electromagnetic coil. The brake plate is configured to rotate integrally with a shaft of the rotating electrical machine. The plurality of pressing members are movable toward the brake plate and include a first pressing member and a second pressing member. The at least one biasing member is configured to bias the first pressing member and the second pressing member toward the brake plate using mutually different biasing forces. The electromagnetic coil is configured to, when current is on, electromagnetically attract the first pressing member and the second pressing member against the biasing forces of the at least one biasing member.

Abstract: A transfer robot includes a swivel base, a strut, first and second elevation arms, and a horizontal arm unit. The swivel base includes a base part to swivel about a vertical axis thereof and a extension part extending from the base part in one horizontal direction. The strut is vertically extended from a leading end of the extension part. The first and second elevation arms are provided to rotate about a horizontal axis. The horizontal arm unit is supported on the leading end portion of the second elevation arm to rotate about a horizontal axis.

Abstract: A transfer robot includes a hand section, a horizontal arm mechanism, and a lift mechanism. An object is to be placed on the hand section. The horizontal arm mechanism is connected to the hand section and includes at least two rotary joints. The horizontal arm mechanism is configured to extend and contract so as to move the hand section along one direction. The lift mechanism is configured to move the horizontal arm mechanism up and down and includes a plurality of link mechanisms disposed on a base member. The horizontal arm mechanism is disposed between parts of the lift mechanism when the horizontal arm mechanism is moved to a lowest position.

Abstract: A transfer robot includes a hand section on which an object is placed; a horizontal arm mechanism connected to the hand section, the horizontal arm mechanism including at least two rotary joints, the horizontal arm mechanism extending and contracting so as to move the hand section along one direction, the horizontal arm mechanism being disposed so as to face in an axial direction; and a lift mechanism including a link mechanism that moves the horizontal arm mechanism up and down, wherein the lift mechanism includes at least two sets of link mechanisms disposed on a base member, and wherein the horizontal arm mechanism is disposed between parts of the lift mechanism when the horizontal arm mechanism is moved to a lowest position.

Abstract: An articulated robot having a low lowest posture, a long up-down stroke, and such rigidity that the predetermined positional accuracy can be secured is provided. It includes a first arm (42) which is rotatable about a first horizontal axis (43), a second arm (44) which is rotatable about a second horizontal axis (45) at the other end of the first arm (42), a third arm (46) which is rotatable about a third horizontal axis (47) at the other end of the second arm (44), an up-down table (48) which is rotatable about a fourth horizontal axis (49) at the other end of the third arm (46), a fourth arm which is rotatable about the first horizontal axis (43) and rotatable about the second horizontal axis (45) at its other end, a first parallel link mechanism (53), a second parallel link mechanism (56), and a third parallel link mechanism (58).

Abstract: A transfer robot includes a hand section on which an object is placed; a horizontal arm mechanism connected to the hand section, the horizontal arm mechanism including at least two rotary joints, the horizontal arm mechanism extending and contracting so as to move the hand section along one direction, the horizontal arm mechanism being disposed so as to face in an axial direction; and a lift mechanism including a link mechanism that moves the horizontal arm mechanism up and down, wherein the lift mechanism includes at least two sets of link mechanisms disposed on a base member, and wherein the horizontal arm mechanism is disposed between parts of the lift mechanism when the horizontal arm mechanism is moved to a lowest position.