Manipulator (device)

In more recent developments they have been used in diverse range of applications including welding automation,[1] robotic surgery and in space.

It is an arm-like mechanism that consists of a series of segments, usually sliding or jointed called cross-slides,[2] which grasp and move objects with a number of degrees of freedom.

A good example would be removing large stamped parts from a press and placing them in a rack or similar dunnage.

In welding, a column boom manipulator is used to increase deposition rates, reduce human error and other costs in a manufacturing setting.

Additionally, manipulator tooling gives the lift assist the ability to pitch, roll, or spin the part for appropriate placement.