Definition Cartesian robots, also called linear robots or gantry robots, are industrial robots that consist of up to three linear axes and use the Cartesian coordinate system (X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis). This means they move in straight lines on three axes, up and down, inwards and outwards and from side to side. Cartesian robots are a popular choice because they are extremely flexible to configure and allow the user to customise the speed, precision, stroke length and size of the robot. Cartesian robots are one of the most commonly used robot types for industrial applications.
Why is it worthwhile to use Cartesian robots? The answer is simple: Cartesian robots from Festo offer many benefits. They are always exactly right for the task and are never oversized. In addition, the use of electric and pneumatic technologies or a mix of the two also makes them very flexible and offers excellent value for money. Moreover, the high-speed variants and compact systems offer great flexibility in terms of load, dynamic response, working space and mechanics. The space-optimised systems with freely scalable strokes are designed specifically for the application. They require less space for movement and lend themselves more easily to customised and modular adaptation to application conditions. This enables maximum working space coverage. Their mechanical design makes the systems easy to program; for example, only one axis needs to be activated for vertical movements. Functions such as switching off the energy in the normal position also make the handling systems very energy efficient. Last but not least, Cartesian robots from Festo are very straightforward to maintain and service.