Robot definition and classification

◆ A Robot is an actuator with two or more programmable axes and a degree of autonomy that can move in its environment to perform predetermined tasks.

◆ China's new national standard GB/T 39405-2020, officially implemented in 2021, classifies robots in five dimensions. According to the application domain, robots can be divided into five categories, among which service robots are and

A big category of industrial robots; According to different service objects, service robots can also be divided into personal/household service robots and public service robots. According to the function, these two categories of services

The robot can be further subdivided:

A Industrial robots Personal

household service robots 

Public service robots 

Special robots 

Other application robots

◆ World Federation of Robotics (IFR) classifies professional/commercial service robots into twelve categories based on the definitions of various terms in ISO standards, but there is no more clear definition of "professional" and "commercial". Yiou think tank believes that the classification of robots in the standards issued by the World Standardization Organization has achieved full coverage and detailed classification. The reason is that the application and development of robots around the world are not balanced. The United States,

Germany, Japan, South Korea and other technology leading countries are different in the focus of robot development, and the degree of commercialization is also different. The application field of robot in China is still relatively limited, in inspection, rescue,

Agricultural and other aspects of commercial landing is less.

◆ The world standard is formulated to standardize and lead the development of the world robot industry, which needs to meet the development differences of countries and the forefront of the industry.