Glossary

Degrees of freedom (DOF)

Degrees of freedom count the independent axes of motion. A six-axis robot has six DOF, allowing arbitrary position and orientation within its envelope.

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Six-axis robot

An articulated robot with six joints, able to reach any position and orientation in its envelope.

TCP (Tool Center Point)

The reference point at the working tip of the tool that the robot positions.

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