Power-assisted robotic arm (balance crane) development history, application scope and differences

The power-assisted manipulator (balance crane) was developed on the basis of the early appearance of ancient robots. The research of power-assisted manipulators began in the middle of the 20th century. With the development of computers and automation technology, especially since the advent of digital electronic computers in 1946, computers It has made amazing progress and is developing towards high speed, large capacity and low price. At the same time, the urgent need for mass production has promoted the progress of automation technology and laid the foundation for the development of robots. On the other hand, research on nuclear energy technology requires certain operating machinery to replace humans in handling radioactive materials. In the context of this demand, the United States developed a remote control manipulator in 1947, and in 1948 it developed a mechanical master-slave manipulator.