SCARA

This is advantageous for transferring parts from one cell to another or for loading or unloading process stations that are enclosed.

On the other hand, SCARAs can be more expensive than comparable Cartesian systems and the controlling software requires inverse kinematics for linear interpolated moves.

This presentation had a significant impact on engineers in Japan studying assembly automation, prompting Hiroshi Makino to begin working on the SCARA robot design shortly after this event.

Fundamental studies were conducted on the characteristics and usability of these prototypes, which led to the development of SCARA robots by the industry in 1981.

This consortium operated for three years, from April 1978 to March 1981, contributing to the success of SCARA robots in industrial applications.