For many industries and enterprises, efficient manufacturing requires at least some form of robotic automation. In fact, in some instances, companies could not compete or survive without it. Along with this growing reliance on robotics in modern manufacturing comes the need to have a working knowledge of robotics terminology.

Mark W. Kaelin, writing for TechRepublic Premium, presents this quick glossary of key concepts to help your understanding.

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  Closed-loop system

  System where a robot uses continuous input from sensors to guide the manipulator while performing a given task. The sensors may signal information about the manipulator’s position, speed, torque, applied force, and relative relationship to another object.

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